Experienced Chemistry Patent Agent

Palo Alto, CA, San Francisco, CA, or Boston, MA

Summary

Elite, forward thinking, global law firm is a destination for talented, ambitious practitioners who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. They are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for their top-notch talent.

The firm consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to their legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to their communities.

Patent Prosecution Group

With 60+ Ph.D’s and 100+ advanced degrees, and multi-lingual capabilities, including Chinese and German, they offer clients around the world a patent prosecution and counseling practice that is unrivaled in its depth of industry and technical experience. From the earliest stage of technical development to product clearance and licensing, their team develops a deep understanding of our clients’ business strategy so that they can customize an IP strategy for them.

Own Your Career

• The firm empowers its lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firm’s commitment to their attorneys’ growth extends throughout their careers.
• A best-in-class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
• Their mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth. By encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments and geography, and over the course of each attorney’s career, creates a support system dynamic enough to respond to the changing needs of all of their attorneys as they grow and develop.
• Their dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.

Who You Are

• You are a high performer with 3-5 years of experience with the following:
• Preparing and prosecuting patent applications
• Contributing to prosecution strategy
• Providing technical and legal research and analysis with respect to matters pending before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Providing technical support for PTAB and litigation proceedings

Requirements

• Ph.D. in chemistry
• USPTO registration
• Outstanding writing and analytical skills, and top academic credentials

Benefits

• Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.
• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry‑leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit‑sharing contribution.

Salary: $145,000.00-$185,000.00, plus bonus
Date Active: 6/13/2026
Exempt/Not Exempt: Exempt