Patent Agent Chemistry 146838

Mission Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated individual to join their patent counseling and prosecution practice in Boston. This role requires a degree in engineering and at least one year of law firm experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and communication skills, focusing on patentability analyses, drafting applications, and supporting patent strategies. With a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range, this opportunity offers a chance to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you have a passion for engineering and law, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings accounts (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Life insurance and long-term care coverage

4 weeks vacation per year

10 paid holidays annually

Law school tuition assistance

Qualifications

• At least one year of law firm experience in patent prosecution or counseling.
• Registered US patent agent or eligible for USPTO exam.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability analyses.
• Assist patent attorneys in prosecution, counseling, and litigation.

Skills

Technical Communication

Analytical Skills

Patent Prosecution

Patent Counseling

Education

Degree in Material Engineering

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with substantive industry experience, at least one year of law firm experience, and a degree in material, chemical, mechanical, biomedical engineering, or a related field to join our busy patent counseling and prosecution practice in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will possess broad scientific knowledge across various disciplines, particularly in chemical engineering or material science, and demonstrate strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills. This position will focus on patentability and freedom to operate analyses, drafting patent applications, assisting with patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation, and analyzing patent and scientific papers.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Assist patent attorneys in patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Analyze patent and scientific papers/documents to support patent strategies.

Qualifications:

• At least one year of law firm experience in patent prosecution or counseling.
• Degree in material, chemical, mechanical, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge in mechanical or biomedical engineering, with an advanced degree a plus.
• Must be a registered US patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam.
• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others.

Benefits:

• Salary: $125,000 - $205,000 (based on experience and location).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, and backup care for children/adults.
• Vacation (4 weeks/year), sick time (2 weeks/year), and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Law school tuition assistance available to patent agent candidates.

Compensation:
$125,000-$205,000 per year