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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

This law firm has 12 offices and 750 attorneys as a part of its team. Its service industries include life sciences, sports, medical devices, software, health care, data center, media and new media, private investment funds, semiconductor, internet and social media, retail and consumer products, food litigation, education, insurance, e-health and health care information technology, clean energy and technologies and communications. The firm is also named under Fortune?s ?100 best companies to work for?.

Concord office of our client seeks IP biotechnology agent with 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate should have an advanced degree in immunology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, or related discipline. Must have 2+ years of patent drafting and prosecution experience for U.S. and foreign clients, and an advanced degree, Ph.D. is preferred. Registration with the USPTO is required. Legal

This Massachusetts-based law firm specializes in all aspects of intellectual property law and was formed more than thirty years ago. The firm employs a significantly large number of highly skilled attorneys and an adept professional support group. Some of its areas of expertise are agreements, copyrights, IP litigation, patents, trade secrets, and trademarks. The firm handles complex legal issues related to a wide variety of technologies, including clean energy, computers, electronics, medical devices, and software.

Boston office of our client seeks biotech technology specialist with 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate will work one-on-one with partners, gain a depth of experience in a broad range of patent strategy, drafting, prosecution and diligence matters, and get immediate client contact. Should have a Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or immunology. Experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the areas of molecular biology, immunology, immunooncology, genetics, and agricultural biotechnology would be particularly useful. Legal

This is one of our favorite firms. Founded on the intellectual and academic foundations of the law, this firm has a casual open door policy where lawyers are just as likely to be debating the constitutionality of a local statute and discussing the weather. Prominent lecturers and professors in the community, this firm's partners are truly excited about the practice of law, and instill that same feeling throughout the firm. With beautiful open offices, this firm's tries to be as progressive as possible when it comes to lawyers' lives (and remain profitable). Associates say that partners are truly accommodating in terms of hours and assignments, which is not to say that the lawyers here don't work hard. But, when a partner takes the time to tell an associate about a project well enough in advance to allow the associate to budget their time, the office environment can substantially improve. And so it is in this full service practice, where we believe some of the most exciting work is being done in the intellectual property arena.

Houston office of our client seeks patent agent with 5+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patents in both Life Sciences and Electro-mechanical arts. The candidate will prepare and prosecute patent applications before United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Will handle U.S. and foreign patent prosecution. Communicate face-to-face, by e-mail and by telephone with staff, clients, vendors, foreign counsel, and PTO and agency personnel. Handle filings with PTO. Communicate with, and act as liaison between, inventors and other attorneys and PTO in connection with all aspects of patent application process. Coordinate workflow with outside service providers. Discuss inventions with clients and inventors and provide attorneys with a report on those discussions, and prepare documents based on discussions. Draft, organize, analyze, review and summarize patents, patent applications, NPL, and perform searches regarding the same. Evaluate and report on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters. Identify and analyze complex patent issues and problems and implement solutions. Interact professionally with diverse clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels and provide information with courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality. Operate under time constraints in an efficient and cost effective manner. Provide direction and guidance to IP Docket Administrator, IP Docket Coordinator and other legal support personnel on specific issues, as appropriate. Review and analyze client and other files. 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 other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by supervising attorneys. Analyze, interpret, and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports related to findings. Develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures. Effectively communicate complex factual and technical information. Facilitate individual and group meetings. Learn and capably use various software packages. Operate standard office equipment. Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Additional hours will be required when necessary to meet established deadlines or stay current with occasional peaks of workload. Provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty. Travel to private and public buildings via private or public conveyance to assist in attending to client needs on legal matters. Understand and comply with confidentiality issues and ethical responsibilities. Use independent judgment to manage and impart confidential information. Must have Bachelor's degree and preferably an advanced degree in Biochemistry or related Life Sciences field. Should be licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Legal

This is one of the largest law firms in Texas. It has offices around the world and a full-service practice that includes the highest levels of litigation, corporate, energy, intellectual property and other types of law. Attorneys are able to improve their skills by participating in the firm's substantial formal training programs. The atmosphere is informal and friendly, so associates are able to interact with partners and receive mentoring from them.

San Francisco office of our client seeks biotech/chemistry patent agent with 3+ years of experience. The candidate will work under the supervision and guidance of associates and partners in the Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work. Will assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents, each encompassing a variety of biology fields, including cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, crystallography, and molecular biology, and possibly materials science and multiple chemistry areas, including organic, synthetic, and physical chemistry. Understand, critique and provide insightful opinion on scientific data relating to inventions. Conduct 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. Draft and prosecute patent applications. Coordinate world-wide prosecution with foreign associates in various foreign jurisdictions. Draft responses to rejections of a patent application for an invention from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other foreign patent offices. 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 on IP landscapes to identify third party patents and patent applications in a field of interest. Assist clients in identifying white space to help shape their research and development plan. Analyze and explain 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 differentiate and describe important differences among related scientific discoveries or technological breakthroughs. Must have Ph.D. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry or related area. Knowledge in the following scientific fields: biology, cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, molecular biology are essential. Legal

This international law firm was founded nearly 80 years ago and has offices in London, Boston, Israel, New York, Washington D.C., Stamford, Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. The firm holds expertise in communications, employment, labor and benefits, corporate and benefits, environmental law, antitrust, real estate, public finance, private equity, white collar criminal defense and parallel proceedings, tax, venture capital, international, intellectual property, litigation, health law, government law and contracts and bankruptcy and commercial law.

Boston office of our client seeks patent agent with 2-3 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the life sciences. The candidate should have Ph.D. in molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry or related field. Legal

This prestigious international law firm has 18 offices globally and has a team of over 1100 attorneys. Founded in the early 1930s, this firm works in the areas of telecommunications, hospitality, health, aerospace and defense, hedge funds, sports law, renewable energy, emissions and new products, chemicals, airport and aviation, mining and metals, diversified manufacturing, software and IT services, alcohol regulatory and distribution, insurance, food, beverage and agribusiness and computer hardware and networking.

Wilmington office of our client seeks patent agent with 4+ years of research experience in organic chemistry, and one or more of biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and cell biology. The candidate will provide technical support and scientific expertise to assist with all aspects of patent protection, both US and foreign, focusing on the pharmaceutical and biotechnical arts. Will assist in searches and reviews for due diligence, patentability and freedom to operate analyses as well as the preparation, filing and prosecution of patent applications. Must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry. Must preferably have 1-4 years of patent experience. Legal

Must have superior technical, verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving abilities is essential. Should have ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and resolve conflicting workload assignments, and adapt to changing conditions.

This firm focuses on disputes and investigations. They are focused on what is behind the dispute, and are ready for trial. The firm is free of conflicts and is able to advocate in a wide variety of situations. The firm's sole focus is disputes and investigations, which it handles throughout the Americas, Asia (including Hong Kong), the Caribbean and Europe. This firm focuses on conducting arbitrations, litigation, and investigations. The firm possesses both global resources and local market experience, which allows it to pursue positions aggressively for its clients.

Philadelphia office of our client seeks scientific advisor/patent agent with 4+ years of research experience in organic chemistry, and one or more of biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and cell biology. The candidate will provide technical support and scientific expertise to assist with all aspects of patent protection, both US and foreign, focusing on the pharmaceutical and biotechnical arts. Will assist in searches and reviews for due diligence, patentability and freedom to operate analyses as well as the preparation, filing and prosecution of patent applications. Must preferably have 1-4 years of patent experience. Should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry. Legal

This law firm has two offices located in Wilmington and Philadelphia. Even though this firm only has two offices, they were ranked best law firm of the year in 2015. They continue to have a number of their lawyers ranked for best lawyers year after year. Some have had the title for ten years. The firm has been operating for over five years and they focus on trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, IP protection, patents, litigation and licensing.

Tysons Corner office of our client seeks patent agent/technical specialist with experience. The candidate will conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses. Will analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation. Draft patent applications and responses to office actions; and advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions. Must have a technical background in chemistry or biochemistry and preferably experience preparing patent applications. A Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry is preferred. Must be registered to practice before the USPTO or obtain registration within 6 months of hire. Legal

This mid-sized firm represents a broad range of business, commercial and litigation practices. On the corporate side, substantive areas of law practiced include securities, mergers and acquisitions, tax, health care, estate planning, public finance, real estate, commercial lending, intellectual property, international and trade finance. Litigation services provided to their clients include commercial and banking litigation, medical malpractice and product liability defense, intellectual property matters, construction contract disputes, employment litigation and environmental law. Attorneys enjoy a friendly work environment, are actively involved in their communities, and receive nice salaries.

Saint Louis office of our client seeks patent agent with 3+ years of experience. The candidate will join biotechnology/molecular biology practice. Will cooperate with firm colleagues and interface directly with clients to implement a total patent strategy, including: preparation, prosecution, and portfolio management of patents; search and analysis for patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and infringement (or support thereof); and transactional and due diligence preparation and support. Should be registered practitioners with the USPTO, hold an advanced degree in a relevant discipline such as molecular biology, genetics, or biochemistry. Legal

For innovators seeking success in a competitive market, this law firm team seeks to offer them the resources they need to succeed. Their areas of practice include intellectual property, plant sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology. The firm is located in Missouri.