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Seattle office of our client seeks biotech patent agent with 1+ year of law firm experience. The candidate will conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses. Will analyze patents and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation. Draft patent applications and responses to office actions; and participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO. Should have a Ph.D in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or a related field to join the busy life sciences patent prosecution and counseling practice. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology is required. USPTO Registration Number is strongly preferred. Legal

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.

Austin office of our client seeks life sciences patent agent with experience. The candidate will perform highly complex and sensitive client work requiring a high level of professional capability and skill. Will prepare draft patent applications in particular incorporating scientific aspects of inventions. Prepare draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices with regard to factual and other scientific matters. Discuss the scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors and thereafter provide attorneys with a report on those discussions. Communicate with, and act as liaison between, inventors and Patent and Trademark Office in connection with all aspects of patent application process. Evaluate and report on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters. Advise attorneys on general and specific technologies and investigate those technologies as needed. Draft, organize, analyze, review and summarize documents. Review and analyze client and other files. Conduct regulatory and factual research. Communicate face-to-face, by e-mail and by telephone with staff, clients, vendors, and PTO and agency personnel. Coordinate workflow with outside service providers. Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints in an efficient and cost effective manner. Identify and analyze complex patent issues and problems and implement solutions. Interact professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality. Provide direction and guidance to legal support staff on specific issues, as appropriate. Stay abreast of technology trends and make recommendations regarding technology needs. Undertake continuing education, and remain abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Assist attorneys in the delivery of quality legal services to clients in an efficient and cost effective manner. Must have a Bachelor's degree and an advanced degree in the life sciences field, with an emphasis on immunology, organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or genetics. Must preferably be licensed to practice before the USPTO. Knowledge of principles, procedures, and standards for drafting a range of complex patent documentation in area of expertise is needed. Knowledge of and use of time management and project management strategies is essential. Legal

This global law firm was established over a century ago and has full legal services in a wide range of industries. Their areas of practice include tax, intellectual property, antitrust, competition law, litigation, projects, real restate and construction, environmental law, enforcements and investigations, and regulatory. Their offices are located throughout Texas.

New York City office of our client seeks intellectual property agent with 2-3 years of experience. The candidate must have a graduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or organic chemistry, (or equivalent work experience). Should have a background in organic chemistry. Should have experience in patent prosecution. Experience in patent litigation and/or PTAB proceedings would be a plus. Must be eligible for registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; registered practitioners is preferred. Legal

Seattle office of our client seeks technology and intellectual property patent agent with 2+ years of experience. The candidate will be responsible for assisting patent attorneys with preparing patent applications, including reviewing invention disclosure materials and preparing drawings, and performing crucial patent analysis to bring a key perspective on patent-related issues. Will be assisting patent attorneys with preparing patent applications, including: reviewing invention disclosure materials to develop claiming strategies for patent applications; drafting claims from invention disclosure; preparing drawings for patent applications; drafting specification of application in accordance with claims and drawings; timely delivering refined, completed patent application to assigning attorney according to instructed deadline and accounting for attorney and/or client review; and revising draft applications according to client and/or attorney comments. Assisting patent attorneys with prosecuting patent applications, including: devising strategies for responding to office actions; drafting office action responses; timely delivering refined, completed office action response to assigning attorney according to deadline and accounting for attorney and/or client review; filing patent applications and office action responses with the USPTO; and conducting USPTO examiner interviews. Preparing written communications (letters/emails) with attorneys, patent examiners, foreign associates, and firm clients regarding foregoing functions. Patent analysis to identify and bring perspective on patent related issues in projects involving client counseling and advising, including due diligence and opinion projects. Must be registered to practice (have a registration number) before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Must have requisite technical background (education) to have passed the USPTO Patent Bar exam to be a registered agent with the USPTO. A broad scientific background in biotechnology, preferably including direct lab experience is essential. Specific technical background in cellular and molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related field is needed. An advanced degree in the biological sciences (a Ph.D/M.S./M.D., or equivalent is preferred), with strong expertise in cellular and molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related field is required. Direct lab experience is required. USPTO registration or eligibility to sit for the Patent Bar is required. Patent writing experience is desirable. Legal

Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical and organizational skills. Must have the ability to work without direct supervision, think creatively and possess excellent client service orientation with the ability to handle multiple demands/priorities on multiple projects and timely deliver complete work product according to those deadlines. Must also possess the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with good problem-solving skills and have the ability to be flexible and adapt. Must be responsive and maintain a professional manner and demeanor. Must have the ability to resolve problems with a variety of people (including attorneys, staff, and possibly clients) and possess the ability to make sound decisions and show initiative. Must be able to manage schedule and workload to timely meet deadlines. Must be open to receiving and adopting feedback from attorneys and/or clients. Ability to effectively operate a computer; learn and use firm style and software applications. Must be able to analyze and solve problems to determine alternate solutions and implement varied plans of action. Must be able to maintain a stable performance under pressure and exhibit at all times good judgment.

Areas of specialization are transactional and litigation law. Law offices are based in seven states across the U.S. The law practice was founded in 1907. Practice areas are extensive. A sizable team of talented attorneys are on staff. The firm and attorneys have received accolades from numerous industry publications and groups over the years. Diversity in the work force is endorsed at the law practice.

Salt Lake City office of our client seeks technology and intellectual property patent agent with 2 years of experience. The candidate will be responsible for assisting patent attorneys with preparing patent applications, including reviewing invention disclosure materials and preparing drawings, and performing crucial patent analysis to bring a key perspective on patent-related issues. Will be drafting claims from invention disclosure. Preparing drawings for patent applications. Drafting specification of application in accordance with claims and drawings. Timely delivering refined, completed patent application to assigning attorney according to instructed deadline and accounting for attorney and/or client review; and revising draft applications according to client and/or attorney comments. Devising strategies for responding to office actions; drafting office action responses. Timely delivering refined, completed office action response to assigning attorney according to deadline and accounting for attorney and/or client review. Filing patent applications and office action responses with the USPTO; and conducting USPTO examiner interviews. Preparing written communications (letters/emails) with attorneys, patent examiners, foreign associates, and firm clients regarding foregoing functions. Must be registered to practice (have a registration number) before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Implicitly, must have requisite technical background (education) to have passed the USPTO Patent Bar exam to be a registered agent with the USPTO. A broad scientific background in biotechnology, preferably including direct lab experience is essential. Specific technical background in cellular and molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related field is needed. Should have an advanced degree in the biological sciences (a Ph.D/M.S./M.D., or equivalent is preferred), with strong expertise in cellular and molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related field. Legal

Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical and organizational skills. Must have the ability to work without direct supervision, think creatively and possess excellent client service orientation with the ability to handle multiple demands/priorities on multiple projects and timely deliver complete work product according to those deadlines. Must also possess the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with good problem-solving skills and have the ability to be flexible and adapt. Must be responsive and maintain a professional manner and demeanor. Must have the ability to resolve problems with a variety of people (including attorneys, staff, and possibly clients) and possess the ability to make sound decisions and show initiative. Must be able to manage schedule and workload to timely meet deadlines. Must be open to receiving and adopting feedback from attorneys and/or clients. Ability to effectively operate a computer; learn and use firm style and software applications. Must be able to analyze and solve problems to determine alternate solutions and implement varied plans of action. Must be able to maintain a stable performance under pressure and exhibit at all times good judgment.

This large, rapidly growing, full-service law firm is making big strides in the global realm of telecommunications, e-commerce and dot coms in addition to having a very notable practice in international commerce, corporate and contract litigation. It is located in the Pacific Northwest with branches sprouting all over the country. Associates are encouraged to pursue community involvement to enhance their well-rounded approach to law and life. Billable hours credit is given for Pro Bono work, and the firm's hours requirements are very reasonable. Strong mentoring and training programs are present.

San Diego office of our client seeks chemistry patent agent with 2-4 years of prior experience. The candidate will work under the supervision and guidance of senior associates and partners in the Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, technical analysis, and due diligence work. Will assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents, each encompassing a variety of chemical subjects, including organic, synthetic, physical chemistry, and possibly materials science and multiple biological areas, including cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, crystallography, and molecular biology. Understand, critique and provide insightful opinion on scientific data relating to inventions. Con-duct comprehensive search for scientific articles, patents and patent application documents relevant to the subject of an invention. Perform in-depth analysis comparing an invention with existing discoveries or inventions. Identify essential elements, features or components of an invention. Compose patent applications comprising a comprehensive background of the field of an invention, a description of critical features and components of the invention, and a set of claims clearly and distinctly defining the invention. Draft responses to rejection of a patent application for an invention from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices, providing detailed analysis of the scientific or patent references cited in the rejection, assessing the difference between the invention and the citations, and presenting convincing arguments and reasoning why the patent application is to be allowed as a patent. Collaborate with colleagues on various projects. Adapt effectively in different team environment. Present ideas, reasoning and conclusions in a concise way to colleagues. Provide insightful feedback and arguments to colleagues on their ideas. Work with clients in prosecuting patent applications. Formulate and ask clients questions essential to clarifying the distinct features or properties of the invention. Investigate and respond promptly to clients' inquiries about the prosecution of patent applications. An M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry is required. Knowledge in the following scientific fields: organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry is essential. Legal

Demonstrated scientific writing ability using proper grammar and vocabulary which also includes the following skills: analyzing and explaining abstract scientific concepts and terms; synthesizing a large amount of scientific or technological literature into a systematic and concise description of the state of the art; and differentiating and describing important differences among related scientific discoveries or technological breakthroughs. Demonstrated skills verbally presenting scientific concepts, terms, and discoveries to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists.

This firm was founded more than seventy-five years ago. It has become known for its wide range of practice areas and aggressive solutions. Attorneys throughout the firm's nine offices in the United States and London serve entrepreneurs, academic and medical institutions, start-ups, and major corporations, who appreciate the experience and innovation these attorneys can bring to bear on frequently unprecedented situations.

Waltham office of our client seeks junior patent agent/technology specialist with 1-2 years of prosecution experience (particularly patent application drafting experience) in biotechnology-related fields. The candidate should have strong qualifications in biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology and/or cell biology. Advanced degree is preferred. Legal

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. The successful candidate will: be highly organized and able to multi-task to complete projects on time; respond well to constructive feedback and work well under pressure; have the ability to learn new technologies quickly; and have excellent interpersonal skills.

This Massachusetts-based law firm has two offices in the state and specializes in all aspects of business law. It concentrates on five key areas of practice, namely corporate law, intellectual property law, licensing-strategic alliances, employment & immigration law, and taxation. The firm is comprised of a significantly large group of highly skilled attorneys and has, over the years, received notable mention in numerous industry publications.

Palo Alto office seeks junior to mid-level patent prosecution attorney or agent with 2-4 years of experience. The candidate will serve in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Will serve in the IP strategy and portfolio management. Must have strong scientific background, preferably at the graduate level, in the life sciences (biology, biochemistry, genetics, etc). USPTO Registration is required. State Bar membership is required (for associate). Legal

Since three decades ago, this law firm has provided exceptional legal advice. Their areas of practice include intellectual property, regulatory, tax, international, business, and finance. their offices are located in California, DC, Colorado, and Virginia.

San Francisco office of our client seeks entry level patent agent with 1 year of experience. The candidate should have strong interest in: Preparing and prosecuting patent applications; Contributing to prosecution strategy; Providing technical and legal research and analysis with respect to matters pending before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; Providing technical support for patent interference and litigation proceedings. Must have strong scientific/technical background in: life sciences (grad level preferred), chemistry (grad level preferred), electrical engineering, computer science, physics, and mechanical engineering. Legal

Since three decades ago, this law firm has provided exceptional legal advice. Their areas of practice include intellectual property, regulatory, tax, international, business, and finance. their offices are located in California, DC, Colorado, and Virginia.

Palo Alto office is seeking an entry level patent analyst/agent. The ideal candidate will have a strong chemical, engineering, life sciences and/or medicine background. Strong writing and oral communication skills are required. Admission to the USPTO is preferred, but not required. An advanced degree is preferred, but not required. Legal

Since three decades ago, this law firm has provided exceptional legal advice. Their areas of practice include intellectual property, regulatory, tax, international, business, and finance. their offices are located in California, DC, Colorado, and Virginia.