Job Description
Job DescriptionPatent Agent – Chemical Engineering (Multiple Locations)
Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent to join a leading national firm’s busy patent counseling & prosecution practice, with openings in Boston, Chicago, Washington, DC, New York, and Reston, VA.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct prior art searches and freedom-to-operate analyses
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Review scientific and patent materials to support patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation
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Draft patent applications and responses to USPTO office actions
Ideal Candidate:
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Degree in chemical engineering or related discipline; advanced degree a plus
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At least one year of patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting
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Strong technical, analytical, and written communication skills
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Broad scientific knowledge and an aptitude for learning complex technologies
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Registered U.S. Patent Agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam
Compensation & Benefits:
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Salary range: $125,000–$205,000, depending on experience and location
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Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, commuter benefits, and backup care
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Four weeks’ vacation, two weeks’ sick time, 10 paid holidays annually
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Generous parental leave, fertility benefits, and law school tuition assistance for qualifying patent agents
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated patent professional to join a sophisticated national team working at the forefront of chemical engineering innovation.