Patent Agent — Medicinal & Organic Chemistry Expert

Mintz; Boston (MA); Hybride; USD 130 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mintz seeks a patent agent with an advanced degree in medicinal or organic chemistry to join the IP Prosecution team in Boston or Washington, DC. The role emphasizes patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis, and due diligence with 60% in-office collaboration.

The firm values candidates with USPTO admission, a Ph.D. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry, and 2+ years of patent prosecution experience, and requires strong presentation and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• USPTO admission is required.
• Ph.D. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry, or at least 3 years of post-baccalaureate research.
• Two years or more of patent prosecution experience.
• Ability to present scientific concepts clearly to scientists and non-scientists.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.

Responsabilités

• Assess scientific literature, patents, and patent application documents across organic, medicinal chemistry and material science.
• Understand, critique and provide insightful opinions on scientific data related to inventions.
• Conduct comprehensive searches for scientific articles, patents, and patent applications relevant to an invention.
• Perform in-depth analysis comparing an invention with existing discoveries; identify essential elements.
• Draft patent applications with background, features, components, and clear claims.
• Draft responses to USPTO and other offices with detailed analysis of cited references and differences.
• Present ideas and conclusions concisely to colleagues and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with clients on innovative technologies to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios.

Connaissances

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Formation

Ph.D. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry

3+ years post-baccalaureate research

Description du poste

Mintz seeks a patent agent with an advanced degree in medicinal or organic chemistry to join the IP Prosecution team in Boston or Washington, DC. The role emphasizes patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis, and due diligence with 60% in-office collaboration.

The firm values candidates with USPTO admission, a Ph.D. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry, and 2+ years of patent prosecution experience, and requires strong presentation and teamwork skills.