Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property team in Hackensack, NJ. The successful candidate will draft U.S. and international patent applications and manage patent prosecution processes.

Duties

• Draft U.S. and international patent applications related to small-molecule chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and chemical processes.
• Prepare and file responses for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and coordinate patent prosecution instructions to foreign associations.
• Analyze invention disclosures and confer with inventors to determine patentability.
• Conduct prior art searches and patentability assessments.
• Identify arguments for office action responses based on examiner's rejections and cited references.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to meet deadlines and anticipate needs.
• Three years' full-time experience as a Patent Agent.

Education

• Master's or PhD in chemistry or related field.

Certifications

• Registered before the USPTO in good standing.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.

Working collaboratively with clients, this firm assists them with every possible legal issue a business or an individual may face. The firm serves the legal needs of numerous public and private businesses, ranging from entrepreneurs to Fortune 1000 companies, as well as governmental entities, nonprofit institutions, and individuals. Realizing that diversity is a primary ingredient in providing superior value to clients, the firm attracts professionals with diverse professional and personal backgrounds.