Patent Agent/Patent Attorney

Blank Rome LLP has an opening for a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with at least 2 years of experience to support the Firm's patent prosecution practice. Candidates can be based out of our Chicago, New York, Houston, Philadelphia, South Florida, or Washington, D.C. offices. Successful candidates will possess a Master's Degree or Doctor of Philosophy in chemistry, organic chemistry, applied chemistry, polymer science, polymer engineering, biochemistry, or a related field. The Patent Attorney or Patent Agent will draft and prosecute applications through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and international patent offices, as well as support due diligence. Candidates must be registered to practice in front of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, be Patent Bar eligible, and if appropriate, licensed to practice law in their respective state. Candidates must have strong time management skills and be able to meet and manage internal and client-driven deadlines with assignments coming from multiple partners and clients. Candidates must have strong attention to detail, writing skills, and analytical skills with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Please note that this is a non-partner track position. This position is open to recruiting agency submissions at this time. Agencies and Search Firms: Please note that all candidate submissions (including candidate referrals and resumes) must be sent directly to the Recruiting Team, and not to attorneys or other employees of the Firm. Agencies, search firms and/or their representatives will not be compensated in any way for candidate submissions made through anyone other than a Recruiting Team representative. Blank Rome does not accept submissions from recruiting agencies or search firms that do not have a specific written agreement with the Firm.