Junior to Midlevel Patent Agent

A law firm based in Chicago is actively seeking a Junior to Midlevel Patent Agent specializing in Life Sciences. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering, and at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience. This role requires excellent communication skills, business judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Duties:

• Conduct patent searches and analyze prior art to assess patentability
• Draft and prosecute patent applications, responses to office actions, and appeals
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and clients to gather necessary information for patent filings
• Provide technical and legal support to attorneys in patent litigation matters
• Conduct IP due diligence, freedom-to-operate analyses, and validity assessments

Requirements:

• Degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry, or B.S. in Chemical Engineering
• Preferably admitted to the USPTO
• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience at a law firm or in-house
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Skills:

• Proficient in conducting patent searches and analyzing prior art
• Ability to draft and prosecute patent applications
• Strong communication skills for interacting with clients, inventors, and legal teams
• Excellent business judgment and flexibility in a dynamic work environment

Benefits:

• Competitive Base Pay
• Outstanding Benefits
• Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Performance Recognition
• ABA, State, and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement

Built on client focus, this firm has been nationally ranked in 15 practice areas by US News. This firm provides strategic, sophisticated, affordable counsel across the country and internationally. Attorneys at this firm focus on their clients' entire organization, not just on the legal matters. They work in collaborative, cross-practice teams which focus not only on legal and regulatory matters, but also on operational issues, market opportunities, and competitive advantage. Additionally, the attorneys at this firm have a deep understanding and experience in a number of industries subject to unique regulatory or rapidly changing market conditions.