Patent Agent

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In this role, you will help drive the company’s Intellectual Property (IP) initiatives by collaborating across various functions to develop and draft patent disclosures. We seek someone who will play a crucial role in evaluating new inventions, formulating patent strategy, and securing intellectual property rights for novel technologies. You will support the growth and management of the company’s patent portfolio, including docketing and tracking key deadlines, drafting, and prosecution of patent applications.

This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer.

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• Lead IP generation sessions with engineers and scientists to draft patent applications and other IP documents.
• Conduct prior art, patentability, and freedom‑to‑operate searches to counsel R&D and business colleagues.
• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications across various jurisdictions in collaboration with external law firms.
• Respond to office actions and all other correspondence related to patents.
• Maintain patent dockets and handle internal reporting.
• Coordinate trademark matters with outside counsel.

• A degree in chemistry, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications with success at the USPTO. Must have detailed knowledge of USPTO procedures.
• Communication skills to act as a facilitator in IP brainstorming sessions and patent application drafting.
• Technical writing skills – ability to draft clear, concise technical documents including invention summaries.
• Proven ability to perform complex IP analyses including product clearances, technology landscapes, and prior art searches. Familiarity with patent searching databases and AI search tools desired.
• Analytical and organizational skills – strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Train scientists/engineers and business personnel on intellectual property matters.
• Actively prioritize work responding to deadlines and changing critical needs.
• Registered US Patent Agent.

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Legal
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing