Patent agent Jobs in Dallas tx

Dallas 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 :

• 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 delivering quality legal services to clients efficiently and cost-effectively.
• 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 regarding 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 and cost-effectively.
• Stay abreast of technology trends and make recommendations regarding technology needs.
• Undertake continuing education and remain informed about current patent prosecution issues and trends to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field.

Minimum 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.

Company Info : BCG Attorney Search

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10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100

Houston, Texas, United States 77042

Phone : (713) 270-1199

Fax : (213) 895-7306

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