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Austin office of our client seeks chemical/materials patent agent with 1+ year of experience. The candidate should have exposure to preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Legal

Founded over a decade ago, this intellectual property law firm is based in Austin and has over 12 attorneys as part of its team. The firm?s expertise is in the areas of due diligence, legal opinions, intellectual property, patent procurement, patent landscape and freedom to operate analysis, audits and harvesting and strategic intellectual property counselling. The firm is popular due to the trust it has gained among its clients since it is known as a provider of high quality and focused work and is also cost effective.

Patent Agents - Chemistry

Full-Time

Austin office of our client seeks life sciences patent agent with experience. The candidate will perform highly complex and sensitive client work requiring a high level of professional capability and skill. Will prepare draft patent applications in particular incorporating scientific aspects of inventions. Prepare draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices with regard to factual and other scientific matters. Discuss the scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors and thereafter provide attorneys with a report on those discussions. Communicate with, and act as liaison between, inventors and Patent and Trademark Office in connection with all aspects of patent application process. Evaluate and report on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters. Advise attorneys on general and specific technologies and investigate those technologies as needed. Draft, organize, analyze, review and summarize documents. Review and analyze client and other files. Conduct regulatory and factual research. Communicate face-to-face, by e-mail and by telephone with staff, clients, vendors, and PTO and agency personnel. Coordinate workflow with outside service providers. Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints in an efficient and cost effective manner. Identify and analyze complex patent issues and problems and implement solutions. Interact professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality. Provide direction and guidance to legal support staff on specific issues, as appropriate. Stay abreast of technology trends and make recommendations regarding technology needs. Undertake continuing education, and remain abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Assist attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients in an efficient and cost effective manner. Must have a Bachelor's degree and an advanced degree in the life sciences field, with an emphasis on immunology, organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or genetics. Must preferably be licensed to practice before the USPTO. Knowledge of principles, procedures, and standards for drafting a range of complex patent documentation in area of expertise is needed. Knowledge of and use of time management and project management strategies is essential. Legal

This global law firm was established over a century ago and has full legal services in a wide range of industries. Their areas of practice include tax, intellectual property, antitrust, competition law, litigation, projects, real restate and construction, environmental law, enforcements and investigations, and regulatory. Their offices are located throughout Texas.

Patent Agents - Genetics, Patent Agents - Chemistry, Patent Agents - Biology, Patent Agents - Biochemistry

Full-Time

Dallas office of our client seeks technology specialist with 2+ years of work experience, either in the petro-chemical industry or petro-chemical patent applications. The candidate should have a PhD in organic chemistry, physical chemistry or chemical engineering. Specific experience in any of the following areas is a plus: chemicals for hydrocarbon analysis, operations, polymers, inorganic nanoparticles, fluid mechanics and fluid dynamics, experience with drilling fluids and reservoir fluids, and using chemical tracers in oil well operations. Legal

Excellent writing and academic credentials required.

Practice law at one of the largest intellectual property firms in the nation. This firm handles all aspects of IP law, including patents, trademarks and copyrights, as well as general litigation and corporate matters. An excellent opportunity for high-quality candidates with meaningful experience and a good academic record.

Patent Agents - Organic Chemistry, Patent Agents - Chemistry

Full-Time