Chemical Patent Agent (PhD, 3+ yrs) Prosecution Expert

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meunier carlin curfmanBrooklyn (NY)

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About the role

Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC in Atlanta seeks an associate/patent agent to prepare and prosecute patent applications for clients in the chemical industry, including universities and research institutions. You will draft patent applications, prepare responses to office actions, and arrange for patentability, infringement, and validity searches. Applicants must be registered with the USPTO and have 3+ years of patent drafting experience; a PhD in chemistry is required, with a preference for

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