Patent Agent or Technical Advisor

Houston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a patent agent or technical advisor with 1-4 years of prior patent prosecution experience. The candidate will perform highly complex and sensitive client work requiring a high level of professional capability and skill.Responsibilities include:Prepare draft patent applications.Draft responses to communications from the USPTO.Assist in diligence matters (clearance studies and opinion work).Support technical aspects of litigation where needed.Prepare draft responses to communications from US and foreign patent offices regarding factual and other scientific matters.Evaluate and report on the technological aspects of inventions.Investigate general and specific technologies as needed.Discuss scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors.Identify and analyze complex patent issues and problems and implement solutions.Communicate with and act as a liaison between inventors and the Patent and Trademark Office.Communicate face-to-face, by email, and by telephone with staff, clients, and PTO personnel.Interact professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels while safeguarding confidentiality.Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints efficiently.Stay abreast of technology trends and make recommendations regarding technology needs.Qualifications:Should have at least a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering with relevant research expertise OR a Master's degree or a Ph.D. in a similar chemistry-based field. Must be qualified to sit for the Patent Bar, and preferably Patent Agent candidates will already be licensed to practice before the USPTO.

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