Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt LLP (“Oblon”) seeks an Associate with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience to join its Chemical Patent Prosecution Practice Group. A technical background is required in the following area(s): inorganic chemistry; organic chemistry; biotechnology; chemical engineering and/or pharmaceuticals.  Industrial experience is a plus.  A Master’s or Doctorate in the relevant field is preferred. 

The position will be involved in all facets of patent law including the analysis and preparation of replies to office actions; invention and disclosure meetings/calls with clients; preparation and prosecution of new patent applications; counseling clients on patent related matters; agreements and related transactions; and appeals. 

Qualified candidates must possess a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and be licensed to practice in a state bar and before the USPTO.  

We seek candidates with a demonstrated track record of academic achievement and superior writing and interpersonal skills. 

Salary range:  $150,000 to $160,000 annually.  The firm offers many benefits, including 401k, medical insurance with prescription coverage, HSA, FSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, EAP, group and supplemental life insurance, long-term care, STD, LTD, individual disability income protection, critical illness, accident, pet and legal insurance, onsite parking. 

Please apply on-line HERE and submit a resume, cover letter, transcript and writing sample.

Equal opportunity employer

Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt LLP (“Oblon”) seeks a Technical Advisor or Patent Agent with 2+ years of experience in application drafting and prosecution. A technical background is required in the following area(s): inorganic chemistry; organic chemistry; biotechnology; chemical engineering and/or pharmaceuticals.

Candidates must possess superior technical knowledge, writing and communication skills.  The Firm offers a competitive compensation package and an attractive career path trajectory.

Salary range:  $100,000 to $135,000 annually.  The firm offers many benefits, including 401k, medical insurance with prescription coverage, HSA, FSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, EAP, group and supplemental life insurance, long-term care, STD, LTD, individual disability income protection, critical illness, accident, pet and legal insurance, onsite parking.

Please apply on-line HERE and submit a resume, cover letter, transcript and writing sample. 

Equal Opportunity Employment

The law firm of Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt LLP (“Oblon”) seeks Patent Agents or Technical Advisors experienced in patent application drafting and prosecution to join its Electrical practice.

1-2 years patent application drafting or prosecution experience is required. We are seeking candidates with Japanese fluency and we require a technical background in the areas of electrical or computer engineering. Experience in drafting and/or prosecuting applications relating to software and AI preferred.  A Master’s or Doctorate in the relevant field is a plus, as is ndustry experience. Candidates must possess superior technical knowledge, writing and communication skills. Responsibilities include drafting patent applications; analysis and preparation of replies to office actions; invention and disclosure meetings/calls with clients; and prosecution of patent applications.

The Firm specializes in securing patent protection for complex technologies and providing strategic intellectual property counseling to its clients. We offer substantial in-house training, a competitive compensation package and an attractive career path trajectory.

Salary range: $100,000 to $135,000 annually. The firm offers many benefits, including 401k, medical insurance with prescription coverage, HSA, FSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, EAP, group and supplemental life insurance, long-term care, STD, LTD, individual disability income protection, critical illness, accident, pet and legal insurance, onsite parking.

Please apply online HERE and submit a resume, cover letter, transcript and writing sample.

Equal Opportunity Employer.