Ph.D. in Chemistry or relevant lab experience (candidates awaiting degree conferment accepted).
Strong knowledge in organic, synthetic, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences.
Proven ability to present scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
Exceptional scientific writing skills, including analysis and synthesis of complex literature.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
Effective collaboration skills in team environments.
Service-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities
Assess scientific literature and patents across various chemical subjects.
Critique and analyze scientific data related to inventions, conducting comprehensive searches.
Compose detailed patent applications outlining inventions and their critical features.
Draft responses to patent rejections, providing thorough analysis and persuasive arguments.
Collaborate with colleagues on projects, presenting ideas and providing constructive feedback.
Engage with clients on innovative technologies to secure patent protection.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity for professional development and growth.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork.
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the field of intellectual property.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Mintz is seeking an entry-level technical advisor with an advanced degree in chemistry or relevant laboratory experience to join the IP Prosecution team in our San Francisco office. Technical Advisors work under the supervision and guidance of partners in our Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work. Specific duties include the following:
Assess scientific literature, patents, and patent application documents, each encompassing a variety of chemical subjects, including organic, synthetic, and medicinal chemistry.
Understand, critique, and provide insightful opinion on scientific data relating to inventions. Conduct a comprehensive search for scientific articles, patents, and patent application documents relevant to the subject of an invention. Perform in-depth analysis comparing an invention with existing discoveries or inventions. Identify essential elements, features, or components of an invention.
Compose patent applications comprising a comprehensive background of the field of an invention, a description of critical features and components of the invention, and a set of claims clearly and distinctly defining the invention.
Draft responses to rejections of a patent application for an invention from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices, providing detailed analysis of the scientific or patent references cited in the rejections, assessing the difference between the invention and the citations, and presenting convincing arguments and reasoning why the patent application is to be allowed as a patent.
Collaborate with colleagues on various projects. Adapt effectively in different team environments. Present ideas, reasoning, and conclusions in a concise way to colleagues. Provide insightful feedback and arguments to colleagues on their ideas.
Work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge technologies to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios.
Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at Mintz. Therefore, the firm requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm's published guidelines.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in Chemistry (will also accept candidates who have defended dissertation and are waiting for degree to be conferred) or relevant laboratory experience.
Demonstrated knowledge in the following scientific fields: organic chemistry, synthetic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences.
Demonstrated skills verbally presenting scientific concepts, terms, and discoveries to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists.
Demonstrated scientific writing ability using proper grammar and vocabulary that also includes the following skills: analyzing and explaining abstract scientific concepts and terms synthesizing a large amount of scientific or technological literature into a systematic and concise description of the state of the art; and differentiating and describing important differences among related scientific discoveries or technological breakthroughs.
Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, stay organized and exercise attention to detail
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings
Service-oriented mindset
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000. This position is bonus eligible. Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.
