Townsend and Townsend and Crew

Patent Agent - Chemistry (SEA / Other)

Townsend and Townsend and Crew$160K — $220K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting.
  • Registered USPTO Patent Agent with active registration.
  • Technical or advanced degree in Chemistry or a related field required.
  • Experience in Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, or Small Molecule prosecution necessary.
  • Proficiency in technical writing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patent prosecution for pharmaceutical and chemistry-related inventions.
  • Provide client counseling on patent strategy and portfolio management.
  • Prepare legal opinions regarding patentability and infringement.
  • Engage in patent office litigation, including IPR/PGR proceedings.
  • Collaborate with inventors to draft and file patent applications.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements across various office locations.
  • Opportunities for professional development and technical writing improvement.
  • Dynamic team environment focused on collaborative success.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

 

Kilpatrick is seeking an experienced USPTO registered Patent Agent with a focus on Chemistry. Candidates should have at least 3+ years’ of relevant experience in patent prosecution, preferably in law firm setting. The applicant should have a technical degree or advanced degree in Chemistry or closely related field and/or commensurate experience. Chemistry, Pharmaceutical and/or other Small Molecule prosecution experience required. Scope of position involves patent prosecution, client counseling, opinion preparation, and patent office litigation (IPR/PGR proceedings).

 

 

Proficiency in technical writing is a plus. Transcripts and writing samples will be requested. Patent Agent candidate must have active USPTO Reg #. This position is for our Seattle, WA office. The team may also consider candidates to be based in other KTS offices such as: Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Washington, DC; or Winston-Salem, NC.

 

 

 

(Expected Salary Range: $160,000 - $220,000)

 

 

About Townsend and Townsend and Crew

Townsend and Townsend and Crew was a law firm based in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 1860 and was one of the oldest and largest intellectual property law firms in the United States. The firm provided legal services in the areas of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related litigation. In 2009, the firm merged with Kilpatrick Stockton to form Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton.
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350 employees
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Founded
1997

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