Senior Chemical Patent Agent - Firmwide

Foley & Lardner LLP
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
777 East Wisconsin Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 03, 2025
Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a patent agent with 6+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in a law firm setting to join the firm's pre-eminent, national Intellectual Property Department's Chemical, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Practice Group. We are open to filling the position in any of our US offices. Qualified candidates must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related field and must have strong patent prosecution skills. The candidate preferably has significant experience drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications and preparing patent opinions specifically in chemistry, organic chemistry, small molecule chemistry, or in a similar technology. Experience preparing responses to Office Actions issued by the USPTO is required. Ideal candidate will have immediately transferable skills, strong legal writing and research skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Am Law 100 experience preferred. To be considered, candidates must have a strong academic background and must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Interested applicants should submit resume, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, as applicable), writing sample, and a cover letter indicating office location preference. We Are Not Accepting Search Firm Submissions For This Position. California Applicants:Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents. Pursuant to the CA Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act, the expected salary range for this position is between $225,000 - $275,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Chicago Applicants:Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents. Pursuant to the Illinois Equity Pay Act, the expected salary range for this Denver based position is between $225,000 - $275,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Denver Applicants:Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents. Pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Denver based position is between $225,000 - $275,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. New York Applicants:Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents. Pursuant to the New York City Human Rights Law, the expected salary range for this position is between $225,000 - $275,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Washington DC Applicants:Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents. Pursuant to the Washington DC Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Washington DC based position is between $225,000 - $275,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. For applicants applying to our California offices, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances.