Patent Agent (Chemistry) | San Francisco, CA

About Hunt Hive Talent

Hunt Hive Talent connects exceptional professionals with prestigious firms, offering tailored recruitment services. We are excited to present an opportunity for a Patent Agent in Boston with a top-tier Am Law 100 firm renowned for its comprehensive patent practice.

The Opportunity
A leading Am Law 100 firm is seeking a Patent Agent with an advanced degree in medicinal or organic chemistry to join its Intellectual Property Prosecution team. This position focuses on patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis, and due diligence activities. The role offers flexibility to work from offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Boston, or Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities

• Patent Prosecution: Draft, prosecute, and analyze patent applications in various chemical fields, including organic, synthetic, and medicinal chemistry, as well as material science.
• Invention Analysis: Assess scientific literature, patents, and application documents; conduct in-depth analysis of inventions compared to existing discoveries.
• Strategic IP Counseling: Collaborate with clients on cutting-edge chemical technologies to procure patent protection and build robust IP portfolios.
• Drafting & Advocacy: Draft patent applications and responses to office actions, presenting convincing arguments for patent allowances.
• Research: Conduct comprehensive searches for scientific and patent documents relevant to inventions.
• Collaboration: Work with a team to critique and refine scientific data, ideas, and reasoning.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry preferred; or
  • Minimum 3 years of post-baccalaureate laboratory research experience.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
  • USPTO admission is required.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical abilities to present complex scientific concepts clearly.
  • Exceptional organizational skills to manage competing priorities.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.

Why This Firm?

• Compensation: Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $230,000, plus bonus eligibility.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to work on innovative technologies and contribute to building impactful IP portfolios.
• Work Environment: Encouragement for hybrid work, with approximately 60% in-office presence.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your career and personal needs.

How to Apply

Are you ready to leverage your chemistry expertise in a patent law setting?

• Submit your resume to recruiting@hunthivetalent.com.
• Subject Line: "Patent Agent Chemistry"
• For additional information, visit www.hunthivetalent.com.

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