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San Francisco office of our client seeks senior intellectual property patent agent with 8+ years of prosecution experience in a law firm setting. The candidate will work with clients on innovative and cutting edge biotechnology to procure patent protection and build intellectual property portfolios. Will work under the supervision and guidance of 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. Supervise patent agents and/or associates in the drafting of patent applications and prosecution of patent applications. Work with scientists and/or inventors to draft patent applications. Draft Office Action responses and prosecute patent applications. Manage intellectual property portfolios and coordinate worldwide prosecution with foreign associates in various foreign jurisdictions. Run intellectual property diligence on biotech initial public offerings (IPO) and other capital markets transactions. Work with venture capitalists on intellectual property diligence for potential investments. Work on intellectual property landscapes to identify third-party patents and patent applications. Train, supervise and mentor junior team members. Must have strong educational background, including a Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Immunology, Molecular Biology or related area, or an equivalent discipline from a top-tier graduate school. USPTO admission is required. Legal

Demonstrate skills to present scientific concepts, analysis/reasoning and conclusions to wide audiences, including General Counsels, C-suite executives, scientists, and non-scientists. Ability and willingness to train and mentor junior patent agents.

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.

Menlo Park office of our client seeks patent agent with 2-3 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the life sciences. The candidate will join the growing IP Prosecution, Transactions and Strategy Practice Group. Ph.D. in molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry or related field is needed. Patent Bar admission is required. Legal

Strong writing, organizational and communication skills is needed.

This firm is rapidly expanding into new locations and acquiring top talent. It has a reputation as being a very profitable and busy firm. Its clients are the Who's Who of corporate America, as well as a slew of high technology companies. It is a full service firm, and still has one of the best tax practices in the country. Other strong areas of the firm include corporate, real estate, intellectual property, and governmental affairs. The environment is not uptight, but you are expected to produce top-quality work. Most lawyers continue to support each other and are quite happy. Doors are open for lawyers interested in discussing both work-related or personal issues, and everyone seems to get along with one another. They are selective and would only hire the best and brightest, but candidates from top regional schools are welcome.

San Francisco office of our client seeks junior to mid-level plant biotech patent prosecution agent/scientific analyst with 1-5 years of experience. The candidate should have a 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; Strong scientific background in life sciences with a plant emphasis or focus. Legal

Outstanding writing and analytical skills, and top academic credentials are essential.

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 seeks junior to mid-level patent prosecution agent with 1-5 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 chemistry or the life sciences. USPTO Registration is required. Legal

Although the San Francisco office of this full-service, multi-national juggernaut is known primarily for its large Litigation department, its Business department is growing and, in fact, includes an outstanding International Transactions practice. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Salaries are competitive (although associates complain the firm will never be the first to raise salaries), and billable hour pressure is manageable.

San Diego office of our client seeks junior to senior biotech patent prosecution agent with 2-7 years of experience. The candidate should have experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications; IP strategy and portfolio management. Should have strong scientific background, at the graduate level, in the life sciences (immunology background, with cell and molecular biology experience, is preferred). USPTO Registration is preferred. Legal

Take the initiative and move your practice to probably the coolest law firm in San Diego. It's a dynamic mid-sized branch of a huge international law firm that's presently seeking highly motivated, energetic attorneys. There is a high emphasis for young attorneys on professional development and satisfaction in addition to an active involvement in community and civic affairs. This San Diego branch is one of numerous locations spanning the country and the globe. If you want to practice at the highest level, and enjoy one of the nicest cities in the U.S., this is where you need to be!!

San Diego office of our client seeks patent agent with 4+ years of BigLaw experience. The candidate will serve in patent prosecution, client counseling, drafting patent applications and due diligence. Must have a Ph.D. in Biology/Chemistry. Admission to the USPTO is required. Legal

Must have strong academic backgrounds. Should have JD degree.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.

Palo Alto office of our client seeks patent agent with 2+ years at an AmLaw 100 law firm, or IP boutique and a Ph.D in Biotechnology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or a related field. 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; provide litigation support, and participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO. Broad scientific knowledge in biology is required. USPTO Registration Number is strongly preferred. Legal

Must have superb technical, written and verbal communication skills in English. Must possess initiative, be a fast learner, and work well with others.

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.

Alameda office seeks senior patent agent having 4+ years of significant experience with US patent prosecution. The candidate must have a significant portfolio and is expected to bill 100+ hours/month. An advanced degree in engineering or biological science is required. Registration to practice before the USPTO is essential. A portable book of business is needed. Legal

Based in California, this intellectual property law group was founded over a decade and a half ago. The attorneys at the firm possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of biopatent and patent protection and development. They are not asked to work for long hours and are rather asked to focus on cases with a fresh state of mind, providing a cost effective and perfect solution for even the most complex issues.

Atherton office seeks patent agent / technical writer having technical skills, especially in photonics or biotech arts. The candidate must have a technical degree. Legal

Headquartered in California, this reputed law firm concentrates on high-technology and intellectual property rights. Its areas of practice include semiconductor electronics, software systems, and biotechnology. This legal practice employs a tea of highly qualified attorneys and a skilled professional support team.

San Mateo office of our client seeks patent agent with experience. The candidate will be preparing and filing patent applications in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and prosecution of foreign patent applications to early-stage medical device, medical diagnostic and biotech companies. Must have an undergraduate degree in biomedical, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering. Should have USPTO Registration Number. Legal