Patent Scientist - Chemistry

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Open to any office in CA. Hybrid remote.

Knobbe Martens seeks motivated individual to join our team for the position of Patent Scientist. The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products. This position requires an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry. Applicants must have strong technical writing skills.  At least two years of patent prosecution experience is preferred.

Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways.  Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law.  The candidate will assist with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies, evaluate the designs of new products, and assist with the evaluation of competitor products.   

Each client brings novel and diverse technologies to our firm.  Therefore, the candidate will learn about a variety of new technologies, learn to identify inventive features, learn to describe the inventions, and learn to work with the Patent Office to obtain allowance of a patent for the technology.  The position also requires a candidate to possess the ability to explain and describe new technologies in a way that is concise and descriptive.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Review new client technologies to determine potentially patentable features.

2. Create chemical structures and drawings that describe the invention.

3. Write patent applications with clarity and technical accuracy.

4. Prepare responses to the Patent Office distinguishing prior publications.

5. Review issued patents.

To be successful in this position the candidate must be a strong communicator, both written and oral. The candidate must be able to work independently, with a large amount of working freedom. In addition, unless already a registered agent, each candidate will eventually participate in a patent law course and become registered with the United States Patent Office.  

Education and Experience:

Graduate degree in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry is required (Ph.D. preferred).

At least two years of patent prosecution experience is preferred.

Must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.

Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $250,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The compensation for this position may also include annual bonuses.  

Office

Los Angeles

Orange County

San Diego

San Francisco

Please take the time to complete our application in full. Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. If you need assistance with or experience technical difficulties submitting the application, please e-mail queries to: webmaster@knobbe.com

EOE, including Disability/Vets. Knobbe Martens will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Company info

Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP
Website : https://www.knobbe.com/