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San Diego office of our client seeks patent agent with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience at a law firm. The candidate will be drafting patent applications including specifications and claims in clear concise English, conduct interviews with clients to obtain invention disclosures, develop strategies for protecting inventions, review and analyze patent file histories, and database searching (keyword and sequence searches such as BLAST searches) and research in connection with intellectual property diligence. Will also be responsible for analyzing US and foreign Patent Office actions and preparing responses thereto, conducting examiner interviews, following the ethical requirement as set forth by the Firm's professional liability insurer and performing necessary legal and technical research using all available resources including libraries and computer data systems. Must have a Ph.D. in biological sciences, biotech preferably immunology, virology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or genetics, and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. JDs with the same experience and technical background will be considered on a non-partnership track basis. Experience effectively managing a docket with multiple clients and deadlines, conducting legal and technical research and analysis in support of various patent-related matters and working closely with attorneys, other agents and staff is required. Legal

The candidate must be articulate, highly motivated. Excellent academic performance is highly valued.

Attorneys with this full-service firm work in issue-specific, cross-discipline teams to provide all types of litigation and global transactional services. These attorneys practice from the firm's seven California locations, focusing on relevant new trends in client industries such as energy, technology, financial services, and real estate.

Patent Agents - Genetics

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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.

Patent Agents - Genetics

Full-Time

Pasadena office of our client seeks biotechnology patent agent with 2-5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience encompassing a variety of technologies such as DNA technology, proteomes, antibodies, protein folding, virology, cellular and biomolecular processes, molecular simulation software, bacteria detection, cellular biology, biofuels, genetic engineering. The candidate should preferably have a PhD in biotechnology, molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry or related biotechnology fields and has experience in patent drafting, and in patent prosecution before the USPTO and elsewhere. A PhD is required and must be eligible to work in the United States as a citizen or Green Card holder. Legal

This law firm is based in California and was founded over seven years ago. Since its inception, the firm has developed and grown beyond its capacity with a large number of attorneys working for it. The practice areas of the firm are methods and technologies, designing patent coverage for particular products, organizing and reviewing patent portfolios globally, defining patent prosecution strategies globally, determining foreign, US and international patent filing strategies and protecting inventions through patents.

Patent Agents - Genetics

Full-Time

San Diego office of our client seeks patent agent with 2-3 years of patent prosecution 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, opinion drafting, 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, genetics, 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 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 environments; 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. Must have a Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Immunology, or related biological science. Should have knowledge in the following scientific fields: biology, cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, genetics, and molecular biology. Legal

Demonstrated skills verbally presenting scientific concepts, terms, and discoveries to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists. 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.

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.

Patent Agents - Genetics

Full-Time

Philadelphia office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking patent agent to join our Biological Science Group. 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 the preparation, filing and prosecution of patent applications as well as conducting searches and reviews for due diligence, patentability and freedom to operate analyses. Should have 4+ years of research experience in one or more of molecular biology, genetics, cell biology and microbiology. Must have Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Genetics or Microbiology. Must have USPTO Registration. Should have 2+ years of patent experience. Legal

Superior technical, verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and resolve conflicting workload assignments, and adapt to changing conditions.

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.

Patent Agents - Genetics

Full-Time

Palo Alto 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, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering or medicine. 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.

Patent Agents - Genetics

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Beijing office of our client seeks senior biochemistry patent agent with 5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution, invalidation, litigation. The candidate will be handling all patent related matters independently. Will be supervising colleagues in the department. Must have Master's degree or Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or Biology or relative technical fields. Legal

This firm has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Japan. This firm is one of the first Chinese intellectual property firms that has been approved by the Chinese government to represent international clients in China. The headquarters of this firm are in Beijing, with the other locations being branch offices. This firm is a full service IP firm, and has a strong network of strategic alliances around the world to provide their clients with global IP services. With over 90 attorneys, this firm offers services in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korea, German, and French. Teamwork and diversity are a large part of the culture of this firm, as the firm has a multi-nationality team. The attorneys of this firm are highly educated, professional, and knowledgeable in all areas of technologies, as well as being familiar with the rules of law in various jurisdictions.

Patent Agents - Genetics

Full-Time