Job Description: Patent Prosecution - Technical Advisor (Chemistry) - San Francisco, California Overview King Global Enterprise Solutions, in conjunction with Mintz, is hiring an entry-level technical advisor with an advanced degree in chemistry or relevant laboratory experience to join the IP Prosecution team in our San Francisco office. Technical Advisors work under the supervision and guidance of partners in our Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work.
Pay Range: $110,000 - $140,000 per year
Responsibilities Assess scientific literature, patents, and patent application documents in various chemical subjects, including organic, synthetic, and medicinal chemistry. Understand, critique, and provide insightful opinions on scientific data relating to inventions. Conduct comprehensive searches for scientific articles, patents, and patent application documents relevant to the subject of an invention. Perform in-depth analysis comparing an invention with existing discoveries or inventions, identifying essential elements, features, or components of the invention. Compose patent applications with a comprehensive background of the field, descriptions of critical features and components, and a set of claims clearly and distinctly defining the invention. Draft responses to rejections of patent applications from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices, providing detailed analysis of the scientific or patent references cited in the rejections, assessing differences, and presenting convincing arguments for why the patent application should be allowed. Collaborate effectively with colleagues on various projects, present ideas, reasoning, and conclusions concisely, and provide insightful feedback and arguments. Work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge technologies to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios. Collaborate with team members, working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm's published guidelines. Qualifications M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Chemistry (candidates who have defended their dissertation and are waiting for the degree to be conferred will also be considered) or relevant laboratory experience. Demonstrated knowledge in organic chemistry, synthetic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences. Verbal presentation skills for conveying scientific concepts, terms, and discoveries to diverse audiences, including scientists and non-scientists. Scientific writing ability, including proper grammar and vocabulary, analyzing and explaining abstract scientific concepts, synthesizing large amounts of scientific literature into concise descriptions, and differentiating and describing important differences among related scientific discoveries. Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, stay organized, and exercise attention to detail. Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings. Service-oriented mindset. About Mintz Mintz is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business, and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, DC.
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