Patent Agent (Chemistry/Chem Engineering)

Latham & Watkins; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property Department. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting searches, and assisting with litigation research. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and be a registered Patent Agent with experience. The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

401K and profit sharing

Generous All Purpose Leave program

Well-being programs

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Registered Patent Agent with 2-5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, review and file applications with the USPTO.
• Conduct patent searches and perform prior art searches.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

AM Law 200 Firm, Honigman LLP, is looking for a smart, highly motivated, and organized self-starter with a commitment to legal excellence tojoin the Firm’s Intellectual Property Department as a Patent Agent.Honigman is a premier business law firm with offices in Chicago, across Michigan, and in Washington, DC with an international practice. Regularly honored as one of theBest and Brightest Places to Work nationally and regionally, we earned this recognition by hiring the best people and providing them with critical support for professional development and growth, in a great environment with top-tier culture, compensation and benefits. With more than 350 attorneys practicing in 60 different areas of concentration, Honigman takes pride on understanding its clients’ businesses and being exceptionally responsive to their business goals and needs.

POSITION SUMMARY, RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Honigman’s Intellectual Property (IP) department focuses on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets for client portfolios worldwide, including search, registration, enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, litigation, and a range of transactional work involving intellectual property rights. Our patent agents cover a variety of patent-related matters, including drafting patent applications and prosecuting them before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), conducting patent searches, and assisting with litigation research. We represent clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups, universities, and independent inventors across the U.S., with particular technical strengths in the software, electrical, mechanical, and chemical areas, as well as in the life sciences industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, revise, review and file applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign offices and associated supporting tasks;
• Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO and associated supporting tasks;
• Conduct patent searches and perform prior art searches and patentability analyses;
• Assist with preparing legal opinions for chemical and mechanical inventions, including freedom to operate, patentability, and invalidity;
• Deliver high quality work-product and effectively communicate at all levels of Honigman and its clients;
• Exhibit highly responsive, creative and efficient work habits; and
• Stay current with technological advancements and industry trends in areas such as organic chemistry and polymer chemistry.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Patent Agent with the USPTO with 2-5 years of experience;
• Degree in Chemistry and/or Chemical Engineering; and
• Outstanding interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and communication (written and verbal) skills.

BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000 annually.

Successful candidates will enjoy an exceptional career opportunity within a welcoming environment. Eligible employees can also take advantage of Honigman’s comprehensive benefits program, highlights of which are below:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• 401K and profit sharing
• Generous All Purpose Leave (APL) program that increases with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g., mental health services, medical resources, and more)
• Learning and development programs

Honigman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other category prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.

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