Patent Agent

Hodgson Russ LLP•Buffalo, NY

4h•$69,700 - $85,500

About The Position

Hodgson Russ LLP, a regional law firm with two hundred plus attorneys in nine offices, is seeking a Patent Agent to join our busy Intellectual Property team, resident in any of our offices in New York (Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, or Saratoga Springs) or Hackensack, New Jersey. In this role, you will be responsible for: Drafting U.S. and international patent applications relating to small-molecule chemistry, pharmaceuticals and drug formulations, polymers, materials and chemical compositions, and chemical processes and manufacturing methods. Preparing and filing responses for United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and coordinates patent prosecution instructions to foreign associations. Analyzing invention disclosures and conferring with inventors to determine patentability. Conducting prior art searches and patentability assessments. Identifying possible arguments to pursue in office action response based on review and comparison of examiner’s rejections and cited references. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to meet deadlines, identify and anticipate needs, and follow through. A master’s or PhD. in chemistry or related field with a broad range of courses is required. Must be registered before the USPTO in good standing with three years’ full-time experience working as a Patent Agent. Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in New York (Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, or Saratoga Springs) or Hackensack, New Jersey is $69,700 to $85,500. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level. Please apply by clicking through application or by visiting our career page at www.hodgsonruss.com . If your skills and experience match this position, a member of the human resources team will contact you directly. Thank you for your interest in Hodgson Russ opportunities. Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. https://www.hodgsonruss.com/about-diversity.html.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to identify and anticipate needs, and follow through
A master’s or PhD. in chemistry or related field with a broad range of courses is required.
Must be registered before the USPTO in good standing with three years’ full-time experience working as a Patent Agent.

Responsibilities

Drafting U.S. and international patent applications relating to small-molecule chemistry, pharmaceuticals and drug formulations, polymers, materials and chemical compositions, and chemical processes and manufacturing methods.
Preparing and filing responses for United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and coordinates patent prosecution instructions to foreign associations.
Analyzing invention disclosures and conferring with inventors to determine patentability.
Conducting prior art searches and patentability assessments.
Identifying possible arguments to pursue in office action response based on review and comparison of examiner’s rejections and cited references.