Junior Patent Agent - Chemistry

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing programs

Law school tuition assistance for USP

Tuition assistance for patent agenters

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Boston seeks a technology advisor or patent agent for its life sciences patent practice. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. or M.D. with research experience in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or related fields to support prosecution and counseling.

Responsibilities include conducting prior art searches, analyzing patents and literature, drafting patent applications, and participating in post-grant procedures at the USPTO. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patents and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO.

Skills

Technical communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Biotech knowledge

Education

PhD or MD in Chemistry/Chemical Biology

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a technology advisor or patent agent for their life sciences patent practice in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.D. with research experience in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related field to join their busy life sciences patent prosecution and counseling practice.

Duties

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patents and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO.

Requirements

• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology.
• Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others.
• Registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. with research experience in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related field.

Certifications

Registered USPTO patent agent or eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Skills

Technical, written, and verbal communication skills. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing programs.
• Law school tuition assistance for qualified patent agent candidates.