Patent Agent or Technical Advisor

Austin 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.Assist attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients in an efficient and cost-effective manner.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 and other scientific matters.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 in connection with all aspects of the patent application process.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.Undertake continuing education and remain abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field.Minimum qualifications: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.Company infoBCG Attorney Search10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100HoustonTexasUnited States 77042Phone :

(713) 270-1199Fax :

(213) 895-7306

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