Patent Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Oakland, CA, is seeking a highly qualified Patent Attorney with a strong background in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related physical sciences. The ideal candidate should be committed to patent prosecution with exceptional writing and communication skills. Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required for this position.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution activities, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Provide legal advice and strategic counsel on intellectual property matters, particularly in the areas of chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science.
• Collaborate with inventors and stakeholders to identify patentable inventions and formulate patent strategies.
• Conduct patentability searches and assessments.
• Handle responses to office actions and other patent-related correspondence.

Requirements:

• Eligible to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• M.S. or Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or other relevant physical sciences field; or pertinent industry experience.
• 2 years of patent attorney or agent experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Commitment to patent prosecution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or other relevant physical sciences field.
• 6 years of patent attorney or agent experience.

Education and Certifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field.
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Proficient in patent prosecution procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.

This firm specializes in intellectual property law and has its headquarters in California. It has six areas of practice. Some of its practice disciplines are IP portfolio development, licensing-other IP sharing arrangements and analyses of competitor-target IP. Five adept lawyers round out this firm.