Senior Patent Attorney (Organic Chemistry) – Hybrid, Seattle

ADP, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Metro Pass

Job summary

COJK in Seattle seeks a Senior Patent Attorney with an organic chemistry background to lead patent preparation, prosecution, and licensing efforts. The role collaborates with inventors, clients, and firm attorneys in a hybrid office setting.

Requirements include an advanced degree in organic chemistry, a J.D., and 15+ years of experience in chemical patent practice, with USPTO admission and a state license (preferably WA). Domestic and international patent work is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in organic chemistry.
• Attorney with J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to USPTO.
• Licensed to practice in at least one state (prefer WA).
• 15+ years of experience in all phases of chemical patent practice with specialties in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and materials science.
• Industry experience of at least two years in organic chemistry; pharma patent experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Skills

Patent drafting

Licensing

Client relationship management

Communication

Pharmaceutical patent experience

Team collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in organic chemistry

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice in at least one state

Admitted to USPTO

Job description

COJK in Seattle seeks a Senior Patent Attorney with an organic chemistry background to lead patent preparation, prosecution, and licensing efforts. The role collaborates with inventors, clients, and firm attorneys in a hybrid office setting.

Requirements include an advanced degree in organic chemistry, a J.D., and 15+ years of experience in chemical patent practice, with USPTO admission and a state license (preferably WA). Domestic and international patent work is expected.