Organic Chemistry Patent Prosecution Patent Agent

A law firm in Philadelphia is seeking an Organic Chemistry Patent Prosecution Patent Agent to work under the supervision of partners in their IP section. The candidate will primarily perform patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis, and due diligence work, focusing on various chemical subjects including organic, synthetic, and medicinal chemistry, as well as material science.
 
Job Details:
• Assess scientific literature, patents, and patent application documents across a range of chemical subjects.
• Provide insightful opinions on scientific data related to inventions.
• Conduct comprehensive searches for scientific articles, patents, and patent application documents relevant to inventions.
• Perform in-depth analysis comparing inventions with existing discoveries or inventions, identifying essential elements, features, or components.
• Compose patent applications with comprehensive background descriptions, critical features, and distinct claims.
• Draft responses to rejections of patent applications, providing detailed analysis, assessing differences, and presenting convincing arguments for allowance.
• Present ideas, reasoning, and conclusions concisely to colleagues and provide insightful feedback and arguments.
• Collaborate with clients on innovative technologies to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios.
• USPTO admission required.
 
Requirements:
• Advanced degree in organic chemistry.
• 6 years of post-baccalaureate laboratory research experience.
• Should have patent prosecution experience.
 
Education:
Advanced degree in organic chemistry.
 
Certifications:
USPTO admission required.
 
Skills:
• Proficiency in patent prosecution procedures.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to critically evaluate scientific data and patent literature.
• Capacity to present ideas and arguments effectively.
• Collaboration and teamwork abilities.