Patent Agent Chemistry

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is seeking a USPTO registered Chemistry Patent Agent for its IP practice with openings in Seattle, Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Washington, DC, or Winston-Salem. The position targets candidates with 3+ years of patent experience in chemistry and a strong prosecution background.

The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree in Chemistry and USPTO registration and must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of patent experience relating to chemistry/pharmaceuticals or related small molecules.
• Experience with patent prosecution, client counseling, opinion preparation, and IP office litigation (IPR/PGR).
• Advanced degree in Chemistry or related field.
• USPTO registration required.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Skills

Patent experience in chemistry

Patent prosecution

Client counseling

Opinion preparation

IPR/PGR experience

USPTO registration

Education

Advanced degree in Chemistry

USPTO registration

Job description

Our client is a major Am law 100 firm, seeking a USPTO registered Chemistry Patent Agent for its IP practice in Seattle, Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Washington, DC or Winston-Salem. The salary range is between $160k to $220k.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of patent experience relating to chemistry, pharmaceutical and/or other small molecules.
• Experience with patent prosecution, client counseling, opinion preparation, and patent office litigation (IPR/PGR proceedings).
• Advanced degree in Chemistry or related field.
• USPTO registration required.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship‑driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.