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Patent Agent or Technical Advisor

BCG Attorney Search
Washington, DC, US
Full-time

Washington D.C. office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a patent agent or technical advisor with 1-4 years of prior patent prosecution experience.

The candidate will perform highly complex and sensitive client work requiring a high level of professional capability and skill.

Prepare draft patent applications, draft responses to communications from the USPTO, assist in diligence matters (clearance studies and opinion work), and support technical aspects of litigation where needed.

Assist attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Prepare draft responses to communications from US and foreign patent offices with regard to factual and other scientific matters.

Undertake continuing education and remain abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field.

Evaluate and report on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters. Investigate general and specific technologies as needed.

Discuss scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors. Identify and analyze complex patent issues and problems and implement solutions.

Communicate with, and act as a liaison between inventors and the Patent and Trademark Office in connection with all aspects of the patent application process.

Communicate face-to-face, by email, and by telephone with staff, clients, and PTO personnel. Interact professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality.

Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Stay abreast of technology trends and make recommendations regarding technology needs. Undertake continuing education and remain abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field.

Should have at least a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering with relevant research expertise OR a Master's degree or a Ph.

D. in a similar chemistry-based field. Must be qualified to sit for the Patent Bar, and preferably Patent Agent candidates will already be licensed to practice before the USPTO.

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