Patent Agent/Technical Specialist

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a chemistry-focused patent agent or technical specialist to join their team in Boston, MA. The candidate should have a minimum of two years of experience in an institutional or law firm setting, with proficiency in drafting patent applications, particularly in small-molecule therapeutics.

Duties

• Draft patent applications with a focus on small-molecule therapeutics.
• Interact directly with inventors and scientists in a client-facing role.
• Manage patent portfolios and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in USPTO rules and patentability criteria.
• Exceptional organizational and writing skills.
• Outstanding oral communication skills.

Education

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry preferred.

Certifications

• Active registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Patent Bar) required for patent agent role.

Skills

• Familiarity with patent databases and search tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and excellent academic credentials.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits package.

A boutique law firm with offices in Washington DC, Boston, Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco, it specializes in bankruptcy and financial restructuring, complex Litigation, Copyright, Government Contracts, Immigration, International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Patent, and Labor and Employment. The firm has a team of over 430 attorneys. The firm has consistently acquired a perfect score in the Corporate Equality Index by the Human Rights Campaign.