Patent Attorney (Chemistry) – Law Firm – New Zealand

January 6, 2022New Zealand, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Fellows and Associates (on behalf of a leading NZ private practice), is seeking a chemistry patent attorney to work in New Zealand.

Patent Attorney or Agent (Chemistry or Biology) – Law Firm – Remote

December 17, 2021Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur is seeking a Patent Attorney or Agent (Chemistry or Biology) towork remotely.

We love what we do! We work with the best and brightest innovative clients at the cutting edge of biotechnology and chemistry. This is a unique opportunity to practice law at a big firm level, while benefiting from the firm's strong commitment to reasonable work hours, family-friendly atmosphere, and respecting employee work-life balance.

We are looking for attorneys and agents with advanced degrees in Biology or Chemistry with at least 3 years relevant experience in complex patent prosecution and/or patent counseling. Candidates with prior litigation experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States. Applicants must be admitted to practice before the USPTO. We want to hear from you even if you want a part-time position or are an on-ramp candidates who wants to return to the workforce.

McNeill Baur was founded by a group of former big law attorneys who continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling but in a smaller firm environment. Our attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution and counseling, and the firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years.

Vault.com awarded McNeill Baur the #1 national spot in hours out of 50 Midsize Law Firms. We were also ranked in the top 25 Best Midsize Firms to Work For across all practice areas nationwide. In addition to our #1 in hours ranking, we were recognized as excelling in Technology and Innovation, Wellness, Diversity, and Quality of Work.

We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

Apply via email to:
careers@mcneillbaur.com

Do you have any special instructions for applicants, such as materials to include with their submission?
Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

IP Life Sciences Associate – Law Firm – Flexible Location

December 17, 2021Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

Duane Morris LLP, a named Top 10 Law Firm for Pharma Work by BTI Consulting Group, has an opening for an intellectual property litigation associate with pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience to join its Life Sciences practice. Candidate should have familiarity with intellectual property strategies, including trade secret, patent estate and lifecycle management strategies in protecting FDA-approved drug products, for both pre-litigation analysis and active litigation, including prior art searching. Our ideal candidate will hold a B.S. or advanced degree in the life sciences or related disciplines, will have 2-5 years’ IP-related experience in a relevant life science discipline, will be well-versed in pharmaceutical IP analysis and possess litigation skills, and who will thrive in our creative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment. Admission to the USPTO preferred and flexibility in office location with bar admission required in jurisdiction of practice or waiver eligible. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Associate Patent Attorney (Chemistry) – Law Firm – Remote; San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Oakland, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Menlo Park, CA

December 17, 2021- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP (WAVS IP) is seeking lateral candidates for patent preparation and prosecution in our chemical group. WAVS is particularly interested in experienced practitioners and can provide a high volume of work to a new practitioner.

You will join an incredible team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and staff that represents a wide range of clients, including start-ups, large companies, and universities. Technical areas include those relating to semiconductor processing, chemistry and materials sciences, polymer chemistry, and advanced materials.

WAVS IP is a growing, San Francisco Bay Area-based patent law firm with over 30 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. WAVS IP provides opportunities for advancement within the firm and informal and formal mentorship. We have a friendly work environment and highly trained support staff.

Our Bay Area offices are in downtown Oakland and Menlo Park. Remote, in-office, and hybrid working arrangements are supported. We offer a compensation structure that generously rewards hard-working practitioners while providing flexibility to maintain a reasonable work/life balance and a competitive benefits plan. WAVS IP does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other legally protected characteristic.

Qualification 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
At least 2 years of patent attorney or agent experience
Strong writing and communication skills
Commitment to patent prosecution

Preferred Requirements:

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

Apply via email to:
Patricia Tsai at ptsai@wavsip.com

Please send an email with “Chemistry/Life Sciences Experienced Patent Prosecution Position” in the subject line with the following: Cover letter, resume, transcripts (college, graduate school, and law school if applicable), writing samples, references (upon request).

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote; San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Oakland, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Menlo Park, CA

Patent Attorney (Remote) – Law Firm – Reston, VA

December 15, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

H.C. Park & Associates, PLC is seeking a registered Patent Attorney or Agent who has experience in Patent Prosecution (preferably at least 2 years), and a Chemistry background, preferably organic chemistry. Experience with organic light emitting diode display devices, and related technologies is highly desirable to support our foreign origin based patent practice. Remote working environment.

Patent Attorney (Organic Chemistry) – Law Firm – Concord, MA or Boston, MA/Remote

December 10, 2021Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds, an intellectual property boutique with offices in Boston and Concord, Massachusetts, seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate for its Life Sciences team. Candidates should be capable of working on all matters involving small molecules, and have experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting patent validity, non-infringement and freedom-to-operate analyses and supporting due diligences related to small molecule pharmaceuticals. Successful candidates will also have outstanding writing and interpersonal skills, as well as strong academic credentials. A Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or related discipline, J.D. from an accredited law school with admission to at least one state bar, and registration with the USPTO are required.

Patent Attorney (Biotechnology) – Law Firm – Concord or Boston MA/Remote

December 10, 2021- US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds, an intellectual property boutique with offices in Boston and Concord, Massachusetts, has a need for a Patent Attorney with a specialty in Biotechnology or a related discipline. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of patent drafting and prosecution experience, and have the necessary skills to work on matters in most areas of Biotechnology and related life sciences. A Master’s degree in Biotechnology or related discipline is required. A Ph.D. in Biotechnology is desirable, but not required. Work experience with pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or general life science patent matters is beneficial.

Patent Associate – Electrical – Law Firm – Raleigh, NC

December 6, 2021Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Myers Bigel is the largest independent patent law firm in North Carolina. As we do not have a leveraged firm structure, all of our attorneys/agents are actively engaged in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and we hire attorneys/agents with the expectation of a long-term relationship. We are currently accepting applications for an attorney with at least one year of patent prosecution experience in electronics. Applicants must be registered or qualified to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Applicants should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills. An advanced degree and/or industry experience is preferred, but not required.

Patent Attorney (Contractor) – Law Firm – Remote

November 29, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Plager Schack LLP is a Huntington Beach-based law practice with national business clients in major cities across the United States. We represent business clients with sophisticated legal needs of all sizes, from solo entrepreneurs to large corporations.

Intellectual Property Associate – Life Sciences – Law Firm – Boston, MA

November 18, 2021- US - Northeast, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Are you looking to join an established team at an AmLaw100 firm? Nelson Mullins is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its Intellectual Property team. This is a nationwide search and the opportunity is open to multiple large markets.

You have meaningful experience with patentability and freedom-to-operate analysis, opinion work, due diligence projects, and client counseling. You will receive mentoring and training in the practice of intellectual property law.

As a Nelson Mullins Associate, you’ll be joining the ranks of over 800 attorneys and a firm culture that will offer you a broad practice platform that is also personal enough to provide individual client attention no matter your office location.

Drawing from more than 3 years’ experience working in IP law, you have meaningful patent prosecution experience with an immunology background preferred though not required. You will work directly with attorneys and patent agents on IP matters for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

You have a PhD (or equivalent) in molecular cell biology, immunology, biochemistry or relevant biological science required. You have meaningful prior patent preparation and prosecution experience, preferably two to seven years’ experience. You have excelled academically with strong writing, analytical, and communications skills. You are admitted to the state Bar of a major metropolitan city where Nelson Mullins has an office.

At Nelson Mullins, we help advance our clients’ business goals through flexibility, business sense, and tireless advocacy based on a deep understanding of their business worlds. A team of more than 800 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals, and other business professionals work side-by-side with you towards shared goals. With more than 100 diversified practice areas, including government relations, and policy services, as well as our Encompass e-discovery and information governance services, the Firm provides lateral attorneys joining us with a broad bench from which to pull in practitioners who can team with you to provide client services.

Apply online at:
https://careers-nelsonmullins.icims.com/jobs/2734/intellectual-property-associate---life-sciences/job?mode=view

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a copy of law school transcript

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boston, MA

Head of IP support office – Corporation – Parsippany, New Jersey

November 16, 2021- US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

DSM is seeking a head of IP support office to work in Parsippany, New Jersey. In this role you will operationally lead the IP support office, including docket and document management system and databases, as well as leadership of various teams including paralegals (PL), formality officers (FO) and patent information professionals (PIP). You will report into Head of IP Specialists and together with the IP leadership, set the strategic direction and manage the critical support functions of a large, global IP team.

Are you driven to connect IP strongly to innovation and running business? Are you a team player with solution-oriented mindset? Do you love coaching and leading a team of IP specialists?
Then this is the job for you!

Your key responsibilities:

Lead the change management process for the PL, FO and PIP teams
Maintain a global way of working for patent and trademark preparation, filing and prosecution according to DSM IP requirements and work processes\
Lead and coach team members including direction, guidance and motivation and ensure result-oriented global cooperation
Periodic travel to international locations to meet and align with the various team members
Develop the team towards digital solutions and efficiency-driven IP support
facilitate and improve attorneys’ and agents’ ways of working and contribute to a more agile IP department
Manage the timely payment of agent network across the world and improve DSM Finance system for IP/trouble shooting
Be accountable for procurement within DSM IP (agents/external counsels)

About us:

DSM is changing to better reflect how our customers are organized by establishing three Business Groups: Food & Beverage (F&B); Health Nutrition & Care (HNC); and Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH). This means we bring together teams that serve common customers. Our long-term success in serving these markets require innovations that are customer-focused, value-adding and differentiating and, at the same time, grounded in market insights as well as best-in-class launch execution capabilities.

Because of this new approach we are redesigning our by IP department to be closer to the customer and co-create a strategic IP plan for innovation and running business.
We aim to deliver strategic value to our business.

We Bring:

A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to employees across the business
The chance to shape DSM and its impact in the human and animal nutrition markets years to come
Diverse employees who aren’t afraid to think outside of the box
A team that truly cares about sustainability, each other and our customers
A supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas
The encouragement you need to develop and achieve results
A safe, inclusive workplace where you feel welcome

You Bring

8+ years of experience working within IP, including a demonstrated understanding of IP administration and IP business needs
5+ years of experience in coordinating and/or managing a team of IP professionals
A flexible, agile and solution-oriented mindset
Brilliant collaborative skills
Project management skills
Learning mindset and open for other opinions, combined with ability to take decisions
Coaching leadership skills
Excellent communication skills, fluent in English

Apply online at:
https://jobs.dsm.com/job/Kaiseraugst-Head-of-IP-support-office/730231501/?locale=en_US

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Parsippany, New Jersey

Biotech/Chemical Patent Agent (Part time/full time) – Law Firm – Washington DC (will consider remote applicants)

November 8, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hylton-Rodic Law PLLC, a boutique intellectual property law firm, is looking for an experienced registered U.S. Patent Agent Biotech/Chemical Patent Agent with 2+ years of experience in a law firm or corporation.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Iselin, NJ, remote work possible

October 28, 2021- US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Servilla Whitney LLC is seeking a patent attorney or registered patent agent to prepare and prosecute patent applications. Our clients include leading technology companies working in the areas of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, semiconductors, specialty materials and medical devices.

Patent Attorney or Senior Patent Agent – Law Firm – San Francisco Bay Area

October 24, 2021- US - West, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Shay Glenn LLP, a top-tier boutique patent prosecution firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, seeks an intellectual property associate or patent agent with 2-6 years of experience. Registration to practice before the USPTO required. The primary responsibilities for this position include preparing and filing patent applications, engaging with clients, and overseeing prosecution of foreign patent applications on behalf of early stage medical device, medical diagnostic and biotech companies. Qualified candidates should have an undergraduate degree in biomedical, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering. Advanced degrees are preferred.

Biotech or Chemistry IP Attorney or Patent Agent/Technical Specialist – Law Firm – Washington, DC (remote considered)

October 22, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is Currently Recruiting Associates or Patent Agents with Biology / Biotechnology Experience for the Biotechnology & Chemical Group!

Position Details and Qualifications:

Join our Biotechnology & Chemical Group and bring your current scientific expertise to bear on the legal problems and matters of our clients. Our lawyers, agents, and scientists work on matters involving cutting-edge technologies and legal issues demanded by a broad range of innovative individuals and companies. You will be involved with a wide variety of work, including: patent preparation and prosecution, portfolio management, strategic analysis, client counseling, opinion work, and litigation support.

Our firm is among the first to see the newest developments in biopharmaceuticals, biosimilars, chemical and industrial products, generic drugs and small molecules, industrial and agricultural biotech, prescription and OTC drugs, and therapeutic antibodies, among other exciting sciences and technologies.

Qualified applicants will have:

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) and/or industry experience in biology, cell/molecular biology, biotechnology, or equivalent discipline
Experience in a law firm or at the USPTO
Excellent academic credentials
Strong oral and written communication skills
Remote applicants with these qualifications will be considered
Additionally, any associate candidates must have obtained a JD degree from an accredited law school and be actively licensed as an attorney in an appropriate U.S. jurisdiction. If not currently licensed in D.C., applicant must be eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar, or be willing and eligible to sit for the D.C. Bar exam.

Sterne Kessler is committed to equal employment opportunity. The firm also strives to be compliant with the Mansfield Rule. To help in our efforts to comply with the Mansfield Rule, we ask each applicant to voluntarily self-identify their demographic information using this survey.

About Us:

Sterne Kessler is an intellectual property specialty firm, located in the heart of Washington, D.C., dedicated exclusively to the protection, transfer and enforcement of IP rights for our clients. Our team of attorneys, registered patent agents, students, and technical specialists include some of the country’s most respected practitioners of intellectual property law. Most of our professionals hold an advanced-level degree, including more than 50 with a doctorate in science or engineering.

At Sterne Kessler we have cultivated an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating, with just the right touch of fun and exuberance. We are honored that our attorneys and staff have voted us as a Washington Post “Top Workplace” and a Washington Business Journal “Best Place to Work” numerous times!

Read more about our robust professional development program and comprehensive benefits here. Additional questions can be addressed to Rob Hashimoto, (Legal Recruiting Manager), email: rhashimoto@sternekessler.com or phone: 202-772-8603.

If you are a lawyer, agent, or scientist with a technical background who enjoys learning, can think creatively, and is a team player, then we want to hear from you!

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply online at:
https://sternekessler.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/234?c=sternekessler&source=patentlyo

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Washington, DC (remote considered)

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – McLean, Virginia

October 19, 2021Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Roberts Calderon Safran & Cole, P.C. (RCSC), an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Attorney or Agent with up to five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, and a degree in computer science preferred or electrical engineering. Experience drafting patent applications in computer related arts including software technologies and related fields a plus.

Patent Counsel – Corporation – Houston, TX / Vancouver, WA

October 18, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Southwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

HP’s Patent Development Group is seeking a highly motivated patent attorney to join its legal team. In this role, counsel will support the Patent Development Group's efforts to build and maintain a high-quality patent portfolio that furthers the goals of HP's dynamic business. More specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing a patent portfolio, personally drafting and prosecuting strategic, high-quality patent applications, while supporting the department in a number of other activities critical for its success. This opportunity will offer significant promotional and rotational opportunities. The successful candidate will
join the Patent Development Group and personally design a career path based on their goals and interests. Future roles can include rotations to IP Transactions or IP Sales & Licensing groups, senior Patent Development positions, and Director- or VP-level leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing patent applications throughout the patent lifecycle by working directly with HP's inventor community, personally drafting and prosecuting high-quality patent applications for strategically important inventions, and interacting with worldwide patent offices to secure valuable patent coverage
Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help ensure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented
Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to HP and to formulate a global filing strategy
Analyzing impact of patents in HP's portfolio, including preparation of claim charts
Collaborating with engineers in invention mining sessions, patent scrubs, and patent education sessions
Actively engaging in training, knowledge sharing, and other career development opportunities to hone technical and legal abilities and prepare for promotional or rotational opportunities
Participating from time to time as a member of a cross-functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters

Education and Experience Required

A B.S. and/or advanced degree with significant chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, materials engineering, life sciences or similar content
A J.D. degree from an accredited university and admission to a state bar
Admission to practice before the USPTO
3 to 5 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical, life-sciences, or materials-science arts
Strong academic credentials
Preference for candidates who have personally drafted at least 10 patent applications
Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at effective solutions to their problems
Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast-paced, high-tech environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
A positive attitude, creative spirit, passion for IP law, and strong motivation to excel

Apply online at:
https://hp.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalCareerSite/job/Spring-Texas-United-States-of-America/Patent-Counsel_3084330-1

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample, such as a published patent application and/or published office action response.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Houston, TX or Vancouver, WA

Associate Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Remote

October 15, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Ward Law Office LLC (WLO) is a virtual “IP boutique” law firm with attorneys

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – Remote

August 27, 2021- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur has multiple unique opportunities for patent attorneys or agents specializing in the fields of chemistry and biology. We are looking for one or more attorneys or agents with a least 5 years relevant experience in complex patent prosecution and/or patent counseling. Candidates with prior litigation experience are encouraged to apply.

McNeill Baur was founded nearly seven years ago by a group of former big law attorneys who continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling but in a smaller firm environment. Our attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution and counseling, and the firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years. Recently, Vault.com awarded McNeill Baur the #1 national spot in hours out of 50 Midsize Law Firms. We were also ranked in the top 25 Best Midsize Firms to Work For across all practice areas nationwide. In addition to our #1 in hours ranking, we were recognized as excelling in Technology and Innovation, Wellness, Diversity, and Quality of Work.

Requirements:
You love science and ideally have an advanced biology or chemistry degree, preferably a PhD, from a superior institution.
You have a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States.
You have strong persuasive writing skills, deep knowledge of best practices in patent prosecution (for a prosecution position) and due diligence investigations and opinion writing (for a counseling position), and effectively present work product orally.
You are admitted to practice before the USPTO.
You can support partners in multiple locations and work independently.
We want to hear from you even if you want a part-time position or are an on-ramp candidates who wants to return to the workforce.

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted to careers@mcneillbaur.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: remote

Counsel-Patent Strategy Team – Law Firm – Florham Park, New Jersey

August 27, 2021- US - Northeast, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pergament & Cepeda LLP, a small, rapidly growing Lifescience and IP firm in Morris Country, New Jersey is looking for Counsel in its Patent Strategy team, reporting to Chair of Patent Strategy/Founder of the firm. The suitable attorney will have excellent academic credentials, an advanced degree in a lifescience discipline or organic chemistry, over 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical patent strategy, including patent prosecution and opinion drafting. Particularly important is experience drafting non-infringement and invalidity opinions, especially for generic pharma clients. Non-legal work experience in pharma company is very helpful. Both in house and outside experience in pharma work are helpful. Understanding of pharma subject matter from legal, technical and business standpoint is extremely helpful.