Patent Agent - Chemistry

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Boston seeks a patent agent with chemistry expertise to join our Intellectual Property team. The role involves patent prosecution, freedom to operate analyses, and due diligence under supervision of partners.

Candidates should have USPTO admission and a PhD in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry or 3+ years of post-baccalaureate research, plus 2+ years of patent prosecution. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential; comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• USPTO admission is required.
• Ph.D. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry, or 3+ years of post-baccalaureate research experience.
• Two or more years of patent prosecution experience.
• Ability to present scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective collaboration in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess scientific literature, patents, and patent application documents in chemistry.
• Provide insightful opinions on scientific data related to inventions.
• Conduct comprehensive searches for relevant scientific articles and patents.
• Analyze inventions in comparison to existing discoveries.
• Compose patent applications with detailed descriptions and claims.
• Draft responses to patent application rejections from patent offices.
• Present ideas and conclusions concisely to colleagues.
• Collaborate with clients on innovative technologies to secure patent protection.

Skills

Scientific analysis

Patent drafting

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry

Job description

A law firm seeks a patent agent with expertise in chemistry to join their Intellectual Property team in Boston, MA. The role involves working under the supervision of partners to perform patent-related activities, focusing on patent prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence.

Duties

• Assess scientific literature, patents, and patent application documents in chemistry.
• Provide insightful opinions on scientific data related to inventions.
• Conduct comprehensive searches for relevant scientific articles and patents.
• Analyze inventions in comparison to existing discoveries.
• Compose patent applications with detailed descriptions and claims.
• Draft responses to patent application rejections from patent offices.
• Present ideas and conclusions concisely to colleagues.
• Collaborate with clients on innovative technologies to secure patent protection.

Requirements

• USPTO admission required.
• Ph.D. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry, or 3+ years of post-baccalaureate research experience.
• Two or more years of patent prosecution experience.
• Ability to present scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective collaboration in team settings.

Education

• Ph.D. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry preferred.

Certifications

• USPTO admission.

Skills

• Scientific analysis and reasoning.
• Patent application drafting.
• Effective communication.
• Team collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.