Patent Agents & Scientific Advisors

Being able to speak a common technical language enables our Patent Agents and Scientific Advisors to work closely with inventors and quickly get to the heart of an invention. Leydig, Voit & Mayer’s Patent Agents and Scientific Advisors have superior technical expertise that greatly benefits our clients in all areas of patent prosecution and opinion work. A three-tiered system within the firm allows advisors and agents to grow and advance in their roles. Qualified individuals with a love for technology and holding an advanced degree in science or engineering are invited to apply. Along with excellent academic credentials and writing skills, a superior candidate will hold a Ph.D. in his or her field and/or have years of industry experience. No prior knowledge of patent law is required.

Benefits for all positions include a competitive salary and objective bonus structure, challenging work for large, stable clients, a great work environment, medical/dental benefits, and 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement programs.

Interested candidates: Please e-mail your undergraduate and graduate transcripts and resume to lawcareers@leydig.com and indicate the position for which you are applying in the subject line.

CHEMICAL SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR OR PATENT AGENT

Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. seeks Ph.D. candidates nearing the completion of their studies and thesis defense, recent Ph.D. graduates working in academia or industry, or experienced patent agents to join the firm as a Scientific Advisor or Patent Agent in its Chicago office. The candidate’s Ph.D. should be in the area of chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, or a related area. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, superior academic credentials, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The ideal candidate will be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a minimum of three years.

The firm will provide training to become a patent agent and an active member of our chemical practice. Responsibilities will include preparation and prosecution of patent applications and support of patent litigation and client counseling.

Benefits include a great hybrid work environment; medical/dental/vision benefits; flexible spending/health savings account; life/long-term disability/shorty-term disability insurance; MedjetAssist; 401(k)/profit sharing; professional development account; parental leave; an opportunity for a bonus based on billings; and reimbursement for one USPTO review course and examination.

E-mail resumes, with complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts, to: lawcareers@leydig.com

Leydig offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a provider of legal services to U.S. government agencies, Leydig participates in the E-Verify program.

SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR (ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER ENGINEERING)

Leydig, Voit & Mayer Ltd., an intellectual property law practice of over 80 attorneys, patent agents, and scientific advisors, seeks a Scientific Advisor for our Chicago, IL; San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Alexandria, VA (DC Metro); Boulder, CO; or Frankfurt, Germany offices.

Candidates should possess strong writing/analytical skills, superior academic credentials, and a technical background in electrical or computer engineering, preferably with AI technology experience. An advanced technical degree as well as experience in the intellectual property field is desirable, but not required.

Benefits include a great hybrid work environment; medical/dental/vision benefits; flexible spending/health savings account; life/long-term disability/short-term disability insurance; MedjetAssist; 401(k)/profit sharing; professional development account; parental leave; and an opportunity for bonus based on billings.

Interested candidates should e-mail resumes with complete undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts to: lawcareers@leydig.com.

As a provider of legal services to U.S. government agencies, Leydig participates in the E-Verify program.

Patent Agents & Scientific Advisors