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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.

Patent Agents - Chemistry

Full-Time

San Diego office of our client seeks junior to senior biotech patent prosecution agent with 1-7 years of experience in the following areas: Preparation and prosecution of patent applications; intellectual property strategy and portfolio management. The candidate 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

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

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!!

Patent Agents - Molecular Biology, Patent Agents - Biotechnology, Patent Agents - Biophysics

Full-Time

Menlo Park office of our client seeks life sciences patent prosecution agent with 2+ years of experience. The candidate should have an advanced degree or commensurate experience. Expertise in molecular biology is an asset. Legal

Should have strong writing skills. Should have an advanced degree.

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality.

Patent Agents - Molecular Biology

Full-Time

San Francisco office of our client seeks life sciences patent prosecution agent with 2+ years of experience. The candidate should have an advanced degree or commensurate experience. Expertise in molecular biology is an asset. Legal

Should have strong writing skills. Should have an advanced degree.

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality.

Patent Agents - Molecular Biology

Full-Time

Walnut Creek office of our client seeks life sciences patent prosecution agent with 2+ years of experience. The candidate should have an advanced degree or commensurate experience. Expertise in molecular biology is an asset. Legal

Should have strong writing skills. Should have an advanced degree.

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality.

Patent Agents - Molecular Biology

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 - Molecular Biology, Patent Agents - Genetics, Patent Agents - Biotechnology, Patent Agents - Biochemistry

Full-Time

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

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 - Molecular Biology, Patent Agents - Genetics, Patent Agents - Biotechnology, Patent Agents - Biology, Patent Agents - Biochemistry

Full-Time

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.

Patent Agents - Molecular Biology, Patent Agents - Biotechnology

Full-Time

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.

Patent Agents - Biology

Full-Time

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.

Patent Agents - Organic Chemistry, Patent Agents - Chemistry, Patent Agents - Biochemistry

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