Patent Agent – Law Firm – North Brunswick, N.J.

Chromocell seeks an experienced Patent Agent who has earned a Ph.D. or minimum Masters’ Degree in chemistry, biology or a related field (organic/medicinal chemistry education/experience preferred).  The ideal candidate will be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or previous work experience at USPTO.  This is a unique opportunity to be the only patent agent onsite, interfacing with scientists and key stakeholders on a daily basis.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Assist with maintenance of the existing patent and trademark estates.
  • Review applications, office actions responses, amendments and other prosecution documents drafted by outside counsel.
  • Draft applications, office action responses, amendments and other prosecution documents for patents managed in house.
  • Participate in and help formulate intellectual property and patent strategy with business and legal team and, in support of key collaborations.
  • Assist with IP-related services in support of the company’s business and research activities, including: searching and providing guidance/opinions regarding patentability, freedom-to-operate, patent invalidity and non-infringement, performing due diligence, and managing procurement of  opinions by outside counsel.
  • Patent summaries and analysis in support of research efforts.
  • Depending on interest, opportunity to assist with agreements relating to a variety of intellectual property matters, including confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, collaboration and licensing agreements, as well as trademark and copyright prosecution.
  • Supervise paralegal’s docketing and maintenance of existing patent portfolio.
  • Other duties as may be assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • 3 years patent experience at a law firm or in-house with a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or flavors company.
  • Ph.D. or minimum Masters’ Degree in a chemistry, biology or a related field (organic/medicinal chemistry education/experience preferred).
  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or previous work experience at USPTO.
  • Read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, scientific data, patent documents, governmental regulations, and legal documents.
  • Draft well-organized and understandable patent applications and persuasive responses to office actions.
  • Prepare concise and understandable written and oral summaries and recommendations for IP strategy for the scientific, business and legal staff.
  • Work as a team member with employees in other departments, with different educational backgrounds and job responsibilities.
  • Responsive, dependable, flexible and attention to detail.
  • Flavors experience a plus.

Contact
To apply, please visit this link: http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CHROMOCELL&cws=1&rid=292.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: North Brunswick, New Jersey