Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent with a minimum of 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. An advanced degree in organic chemistry is essential, and industrial experience is advantageous.

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.
• Assist with agreements and related transactions.
• Participate in appeals and potentially train junior professionals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of post-AIA patent prosecution experience.
• Superior technical knowledge, writing, and communication skills.
• Fluency in a foreign language is a plus; Japanese or Korean preferred.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO and in good standing.

Education

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

Certifications

• Registered to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of academic achievement.

Benefits

• 401k plan.
• Medical insurance with prescription coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 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.