Senior Patent Attorney: Chemistry Job at Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC, Seattle, WA

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  • Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

COJK is seeking a senior patent attorney to join our firm’s Life Sciences Patent Practice Group for its office located in Seattle, WA. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, patent preparation and prosecution with a basic knowledge of patenting in Europe, Japan, and China, patent licensing, opinion drafting, and conducting due diligence. The position requires working closely with clients, inventors, and firm attorneys.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to develop and expand internal and external relationships. The candidate must excel in a team environment, as well as be a motivated self-starter who works well under pressure, with the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is currently a remote position.

Requirements for senior attorney include an advanced degree in organic chemistry, a J.D. from an accredited law school, 15+ years of experience in all phases of chemical patent practice with specialties in pharmaceuticals (small molecules and biologics), diagnostics, and materials science, a license to practice law in at least one state, preferably Washington, and admittance to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Candidates should have industry experience of at least two years in organic chemistry; patent experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus. Candidates must possess superior academic credentials.

Requirements:

  • Drafting patent applications and working with the USPTO to resolve patent examiner questions
  • Patent licensing
  • Assisting clients with patent infringement issues
  • Providing support to the litigation department
  • Advising clients on the use and protection of patents
  • Assisting clients with identifying the nature of their intellectual property
  • Monitoring existing and proposed patents
  • Attending meetings and conducting conference calls with clients and contacts in the United States and overseas
  • Dealing with general inquiries on patent protection
  • Filing domestic and international patent applications
  • Handling patent renewals
  • Strong business development skills

Education and Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in organic chemistry
  • Attorney with J.D. degree from an accredited law school
    • Licensed to practice in at least one state, preferably Washington
    • Admitted to practice before the USPTO

Benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/LTD/LTC/Life/EAP
  • 401(k)
  • Metro Pass (if commuting to the office)

Compensation:

  • Minimum of $300k depending on experience and book of business

Job Tags

Work at office, Remote work, Overseas,

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