Junior Patent Agent - Chemistry

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); 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

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a technology advisor or patent agent for its life sciences patent practice in New York, NY. A Ph.D. or M.D. with chemistry/biochemical research background is preferred to support patent prosecution and counseling.

The role involves prior art searches, patent analysis to assist attorneys, drafting patent applications, and handling post-grant procedures at the USPTO. Candidates must have strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology.
• Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others.

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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. (Chemistry/Chemical Biology)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a technology advisor or patent agent for their life sciences patent practice in New York, NY. 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 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 related field.

Certifications

• Registered USPTO patent agent or eligibility for registration.

Skills

• Technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Scientific knowledge in biotechnology.

Benefits

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