Junior to Midlevel Patent Agent (Life Sciences)

The law firm is seeking a dynamic and qualified Junior to Midlevel Patent Agent (Life Sciences) to join its team in Madison. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry and possess 2+ years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate should be adept at drafting patent applications, exhibit excellent communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative team environment. Admission to the USPTO is preferred.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution activities, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Collaborate with attorneys and other team members to assess and strategize patent-related matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their technology and intellectual property needs.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Stay abreast of developments in patent law and relevant technologies within the life sciences sector.

Requirements:

• Hold a degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Organic Chemistry, or a B.S. in Chemical Engineering.
• Admission to the USPTO is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience at a firm or in-house.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to excel in a team environment.
• Highly-motivated self-starter with excellent business judgment.
• Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent business judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients.
• Collaborative team player.

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.