Patent Agent Chemical Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Patent 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 :

Conduct prior art searches and freedom-to-operate analyses

Review scientific and patent materials to support patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation

Draft patent applications and responses to USPTO office actions

Ideal Candidate :

Degree in chemical engineering or related discipline; advanced degree a plus

At least one year of patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting

Strong technical, analytical, and written communication skills

Broad scientific knowledge and an aptitude for learning complex technologies

Registered U.S. Patent Agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam

Compensation & Benefits :

Salary range : $125,000–$205,000, depending on experience and location

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, commuter benefits, and backup care

Four weeks’ vacation, two weeks’ sick time, 10 paid holidays annually

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.