Junior Patent Agent - Chemistry

Fenwick & West; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing

Job summary

Fenwick & West seeks a technology advisor or patent agent for its life sciences patent practice in Silicon Valley, Boston, or New York. A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field (or M.D.

with research experience) is preferred to join our team handling prosecution and counseling in life sciences patents. The role requires a registered USPTO patent agent or eligibility to sit for the USPTO exam, a full-time schedule with in-office presence of at least three days per week, and tuition assistance for

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related field (or M.D. with research experience).
• Must be a registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam.
• Full-time role with in-office requirement of at least three days a week.
• Law school tuition assistance is available to qualified patent agent candidates.
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field (or M.D. with research experience)

USPTO patent agent eligibility

Job description

We are seeking a technology advisor or patent agent for our life sciences patent practice in our Silicon Valley, Boston, or New York offices. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. (or M.D. with research experience) in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related field to join our busy life sciences patent prosecution and counseling practice as a technology advisor or patent agent. Duties include but are not limited to: 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; and participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO. Must have superb technical, written and verbal communication skills. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology is required. The individual must possess initiative, be a fast learner, and work well with others. Must be a registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent. This is a full-time position with in-office requirements of at least three days a week. Law school tuition assistance is available to qualified patent agent candidates.

Benefits And Compensation Details

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

• Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The Anticipated Range For This Position Is

$90,000 - $155,000

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.