Experienced Patent Agent (Chemistry)

Experienced Patent Agent (Chemistry)

Location: Seattle, WA preferred; may also be based in Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Washington, DC; or Winston-Salem, NC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview:
Kilpatrick is seeking an experienced USPTO-registered Patent Agent with a focus on Chemistry. This role is designed for a candidate with strong law firm-based patent prosecution experience who can handle sophisticated chemistry, pharmaceutical, and small molecule matters, while also supporting client counseling, opinion work, and Patent Office litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle patent prosecution for chemistry and related technologies
• Support client counseling and opinion preparation
• Assist with Patent Office litigation matters, including IPR/PGR proceedings
• Draft and manage technically sophisticated patent filings
• Work closely with clients in a law firm environment on ongoing portfolio matters

Qualifications:

• At least 3+ years of relevant patent prosecution experience
• Must be actively practicing in a law firm environment
• Must have active USPTO registration number
• Technical degree or advanced degree in Chemistry or closely related field, or equivalent experience
• Chemistry, pharmaceutical, and/or small molecule prosecution experience required
• Strong technical writing skills preferred
• Transcripts and writing samples will be requested

Compensation:
Patent Agent compensation is based on internal Levels 1-4 and varies depending on education level, engineering experience, and law firm experience. Expected salary range is approximately $140,000-$240,000. Billable hour requirement is 1700 hours.