Patent Agent Chemical - Washington DC

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP in Washington, DC is seeking Patent Agents with a chemistry background to draft and prosecute patent applications and support clients on complex organic chemistry/small molecule inventions. An advanced degree is preferred and previous work experience as a registered Patent Agent is required, with USPTO registration number mandatory.

The role involves preparing filings, evaluating technology, writing opinions, counseling clients, and supporting

Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred but not required.
• Previous work experience as a registered Patent Agent is required.
• USPTO registration number is required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patent applications for filing with the US Patent and Trademark Office.
• Evaluating the underlying technology of inventions.
• Writing legal opinions on patentability.
• Counseling clients on patent strategy and prosecution.
• Providing litigation support and technical assistance on projects.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Small molecules

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

USPTO registered Patent Agent

Education

Advanced degree in chemistry

Job description

Our Washington, DC office is seeking Patent Agents with a background in chemistry, particularly organic chemistry/small molecules, to draft and prosecute patent applications.

An advanced degree is preferred and previous work experience as a registered Patent Agent is required.

USPTO registration number is required.

Responsibilities of Patent Agents include:

• preparing patent applications for filing with the US Patent and Trademark Office
• evaluating the underlying technology of inventions
• opinion writing
• client counseling
• litigation support
• providing technical assistance on projects

The base annual pay range for this role is between $105,000 - $200,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

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