Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in Oakland, CA, is seeking a highly skilled Patent Agent with a strong background in physical sciences, particularly chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science. The ideal candidate should be committed to patent prosecution with excellent writing and communication skills. The candidate must be eligible for admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Duties:

• Conduct patentability searches and draft patent applications
• Prepare responses to office actions and other patent prosecution-related documents
• Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to develop patent strategies
• Assist in patent portfolio management and maintenance
• Conduct intellectual property due diligence for transactions

Requirements:

• Eligible for admission to practice before the USPTO
• M.S. or Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related physical sciences field; or equivalent industry experience
• 2 years of patent attorney or agent experience for candidates with an M.S. degree
• 6 years of patent attorney or agent experience for candidates with a Ph.D. degree
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Commitment to patent prosecution

Education:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related physical sciences field

Certifications:

• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent prosecution procedures and practices
• Ability to conduct thorough patentability searches
• Excellent drafting skills for patent applications and legal documents
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

This firm specializes in intellectual property law and has its headquarters in California. It has six areas of practice. Some of its practice disciplines are IP portfolio development, licensing-other IP sharing arrangements and analyses of competitor-target IP. Five adept lawyers round out this firm.