Chemical Patent Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Chemical Patent Associate with at least 3 years of post-AIA patent prosecution experience to join its Chemical Patent Prosecution Practice Group in Alexandria, VA. This hybrid role requires an in-office presence three days per week.

Duties

• Analyze and prepare replies to office actions.
• Conduct invention and disclosure meetings with clients.
• Prepare and prosecute new patent applications.
• Counsel clients on patent-related matters and portfolio analysis.
• Handle agreements and related transactions.
• Assist with appeals and review of junior professionals.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice and in good standing before a state bar and the USPTO.
• Superior technical knowledge, writing, and communication skills.
• Fluency in a foreign language preferred; Japanese or Korean is a plus.
• Experience as a USPTO examiner or APJ is welcome.

Education

• Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in organic chemistry required.

Certifications

• Registered to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Strong academic achievement and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to secure patent protection for complex technologies.
• Strategic intellectual property procurement and counseling.

Benefits

• 401k plan.
• Medical insurance with prescription coverage.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Group and supplemental life insurance.
• Long-term care and disability insurance.
• Individual disability income protection.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Pet and legal insurance.
• Onsite parking.

This mid-sized Virginia office is one of the largest firms in the United States specializing exclusively in intellectual property law. Specialties of the firm include, but are not limited to, interference law, chemical/biotech patent law, electrical/mechanical patent law, software patent law, copyright law, and trademark law. They represent domestic and international clients, including multinational corporations, foreign and United States government agencies, universities, and businesses of every size. Attorneys enjoy a friendly work environment and receive nice salaries.