Senior Patent Attorney – Organic Chemistry

COJK; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 300.000 - 800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/Dental/Vision/LTD/Life/EAP

401(k)

Metro Pass

Zusammenfassung

COJK in Seattle is seeking a senior patent attorney to join its Life Sciences Patent Practice Group. Responsibilities include patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, and due diligence, with basic knowledge of patenting in Europe, Japan, and China.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in chemical patent practice, a PhD in organic chemistry, a JD, and admission to practice before the USPTO, with a license in at least one state (preferably WA). This is a hybrid role.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in organic chemistry is required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Licensed to practice in at least one state, preferably Washington.
• Admitted to practice before the USPTO.
• 15+ years in chemical patent practice with pharma/diagnostics/materials focus.
• Strong academic credentials and industry experience in organic chemistry.

Aufgaben

• Draft patent applications and work with the USPTO on examiner questions.
• Handle patent licensing and client counseling on IP protection.
• Assist clients with patent infringement issues and due diligence.
• Support litigation team and advise on patent strategy.
• Identify and monitor existing and proposed patents.
• Coordinate with US and international contacts and meetings.

Kenntnisse

Patent drafting

Client relations

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Business development

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in organic chemistry

J.D. from accredited law school

Tools

USPTO

Washington bar admission

Jobbeschreibung

COJK is seeking a senior patent attorney to join our firm’s Life Sciences Patent Practice Group for its office located in Seattle, WA. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, patent preparation and prosecution with a basic knowledge of patenting in Europe, Japan, and China, patent licensing, opinion drafting, and conducting due diligence. The position requires working closely with clients, inventors, and firm attorneys.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to develop and expand internal and external relationships. The candidate must excel in a team environment, as well as be a motivated self-starter who works well under pressure, with the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position.

Requirements

Requirements for senior attorney include an advanced degree in organic chemistry, a J.D. from an accredited law school, 15+ years of experience in all phases of chemical patent practice with specialties in pharmaceuticals (small molecules and biologics), diagnostics, and materials science, a license to practice law in at least one state, preferably Washington, and admittance to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Candidates should have industry experience of at least two years in organic chemistry; patent experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus. Candidates must possess superior academic credentials.

• Drafting patent applications and working with the USPTO to resolve patent examiner questions
• Patent licensing
• Assisting clients with patent infringement issues
• Providing support to the litigation department
• Advising clients on the use and protection of patents
• Assisting clients with identifying the nature of their intellectual property
• Monitoring existing and proposed patents
• Attending meetings and conducting conference calls with clients and contacts in the United States and overseas
• Dealing with general inquiries on patent protection
• Filing domestic and international patent applications
• Handling patent renewals
• Strong business development skills

Education and Qualifications

• Advanced degree in organic chemistry
• Attorney with J.D. degree from an accredited law school
  
  • Licensed to practice in at least one state, preferably Washington
  • Admitted to practice before the USPTO

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/LTD/Life/EAP
• 401(k)
• Metro Pass (if commuting to the office)

Compensation

• Minimum of $300k - $800k depending on experience and book of business