Patent Attorney - Chemistry PhD

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Patent Attorney with a Chemistry PhD to join its Washington, DC office. The role focuses on patent drafting and prosecution for complex chemistry-related technologies, requiring strong technical and writing skills.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of experience in patent prosecution, a JD with active bar membership, and USPTO registration. This position offers significant responsibility and close collaboration with leading clients in a sophisticated IP practice.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of substantive patent prosecution experience.
• Ph.D. required in chemistry, biochemistry, life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, or related field.
• J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Active USPTO registration.
• Strong technical, analytical, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Patent drafting and prosecution.
• Prior art and patentability analysis.
• Inventor interaction and portfolio-related work.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

J.D. and active US state bar

Tools

USPTO registration

Job description

Patent Attorney - Chemistry PhD (1478253-MLS-ATTY) Washington, District of Columbia

Salary: USD130000 - USD160000 per year + bonus

A sophisticated intellectual property practice is seeking a patent attorney with a strong scientific background in chemistry or a related life science to join its patent prosecution team. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney who wants substantive experience working with complex technologies and sophisticated clients.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1+ years of substantive patent prosecution experience
• Ph.D. REQUIRED in chemistry, biochemistry, life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, or a related field
• J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• Active USPTO registration
• Strong technical, analytical, and writing skills

This position will involve patent drafting and prosecution, prior art and patentability analysis, inventor interaction, and portfolio-related work. Candidates should be intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and interested in developing significant responsibility as a patent practitioner.