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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

The candidate should have a high level of professional capability and skill. Should have: Ability to analyze, interpret, and draw inferences from research findings, and prepare reports; Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty. Strong investigative and problem resolution skills are essential. Must have: Ability to effectively communicate complex factual, technical information; Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures; Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals are essential. Must have advanced oral and written communication skills. Should have ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints; Ability to learn and capably use various software packages; Ability to operate standard office equipment; Ability to facilitate individual and group meetings; Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality issues and ethical responsibilities; Ability to travel to private and public buildings via private or public conveyance to assist in attending to client needs on legal matters.

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.

Patent Agents - Genetics

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Pasadena office of our client seeks biotechnology patent agent with 2-5 years 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 ideal candidate must have PhD in biotechnology, molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry or related biotechnology fields and have experience in patent drafting, and in patent prosecution before the USPTO and elsewhere. A PhD degree is required and must be eligible to work in the United States as a citizen or Green Card holder. Legal

The candidate must pass a pre-employment written test and must clear a background check.

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

Seattle office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking associates to join our Biotech Group. The candidate should have 2-3 years of law firm experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications, client counseling, and exposure to diligence and/or opinion work. Must preferably have an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a Life Science discipline (such as Immunology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biology) and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Legal

The main law office is located in Seattle, Washington. Area of concentration is intellectual property law. A fairly large team of professional attorneys and patent agents make up the the firm. There are seven areas of practice such as patents, copyright and strategic counseling. A number of their industry groups include biotechnology, consumer products-services, industrial design and telecommunications.

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

The candidate should have skills verbally presenting scientific concepts, terms, and discoveries to wide audiences, including scientists and non-scientists. Should have 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.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Patent Agents - Genetics

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Cleveland office of our client seeks patent agent with technical experience either from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Legal

This Ohio-based firm specializes in intellectual property law, and was established more than one hundred and twenty years ago. Twenty-five knowledgeable attorneys are employed at this firm. It has five primary areas of practice such as trademark, electrical-computer and mechanical.

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

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