IP Attorney or Agent - Chemical Technologies

Location: This position is remote-eligible for residents of Texas

Dority & Manning, P.A., one of the nation’s largest intellectual property law firms, is seeking an IP Attorney or Patent Agent to join our Chemical & Life Sciences Practice Group.

We are committed to providing exceptional legal services in a collaborative and client-focused environment. Our culture is built on trust, integrity, and open communication. We value strong relationships and believe that true success comes from working closely with one another and with our clients. Our Chemical & Life Sciences Practice Group works with a broad range of clients, from early-stage companies to Fortune 100 corporations, across a variety of industries. We support innovation in diverse fields, including advanced materials, specialty chemicals, polymer science, catalysis, antimicrobials, personal care products, medical devices, and textile technology. As an IP Attorney or Patent Agent, you will help clients secure patent protection and provide strategic intellectual property counsel related to their innovations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the D&M team and in-house teams to develop and execute thoughtful and effective global IP strategies
• Draft and prosecute patent applications
• Draft opinions of counsel
• Conduct due diligence investigations and perform freedom‑to‑operate and landscape analyses

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following fields: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• Relevant experience in related technologies.
• Must be a member of the U.S. Patent Bar.
• Minimum of 1 year of patent drafting and prosecution experience required.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Immediate introduction and partnership with leading high‑technology clients
• Regular opportunities for travel and in‑person client interactions
• Professional training program implemented to enhance each individual skill set
• Regular social gatherings and celebrations to build internal relationships and to support charitable causes
• Emphasis on work/life balance
• 401k/Profit Sharing
• Employer Paid Benefits (100% of Medical for employee)

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave

Dority & Manning, P.A. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.