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Washington, D.C. office of our client seeks biology patent agent with experience. The candidate will work under the supervision and guidance of senior associates and partners in the Intellectual Property section. Will perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, opinion drafting, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work. 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. 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. Must have Ph.D. degree in Biology or Biochemistry (will also accept candidate who have defended dissertation and are waiting for degree to be conferred). Knowledge in the following scientific fields essential: biology, cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, crystallography, molecular biology. 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.

Based in Boston, this firm is among the fastest growing firms in the land. With a huge, posh, Washington office, this firm presents a unique opportunity to take advantage of their growth in a variety of areas, especially Intellectual Property and litigation. Great pay and benefits provide a nice incentive to contribute to this firm's success!

Washington, D.C. office of our client seeks electronics and software patent agent with 1-3 years of experience in patent prosecution. The candidate must have a USPTO Reg. No. and have course and/or industry experience in Computational Biology, Personalized Medicine, Bioinformatics, Synthetics Biology and/or Systems Biology. Should be experienced in preparing and prosecuting software-related applications. Legal

Must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal skills.

This large firm, historically strong in corporate and intellectual property work, has performed exceptional well compared to its counterparts. The attorneys here are a fairly serious bunch when it comes to the work, and are meticulous with their client relationship and work product. Not surprisingly, that same quality translates to a formal and well-run training program for young lawyers. With competitive salaries and opportunities in several different practice areas, this firm presents a good opportunity to get that large firm experience.

Washington, D.C. office of our client seeks patent agent/advisor with 1+ year of 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. Provide litigation support, and participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO. Should have a Ph.D in Biotechnology, Immunology, Molecular Biology or a related field. 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.

This dynamic firm specializes in providing a full range of services to emerging companies and financial institutions. The business department is exceptionally strong and handles financing and securities, mergers and acquisitions; venture and corporate fund formation; and other securities issues. The litigation department is nationally recognized and provides services to the firms clients in areas including business contract and commercial disputes, bankruptcy and creditors' rights, antitrust and trade regulation, and securities and corporate governance, environmental, and white-collar criminal defense. The firm expanded rapidly in the decade of the ?90s and now ranks among the elite law firms in the nation. The firm boasts a competitive compensation package, an excellent training program and a ?cooperative, albeit intense,? atmosphere.

Washington, D.C. office of our client seeks technical specialist with experience. The candidate will assist in the worldwide procurement of patents in a variety of software, engineering, and scientific industries. Legal

The corporate law office is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The law firm was formed in 1978. Area of specialization is intellectual property law. More than fifty adept lawyers comprise the firm. A number of their practice disciplines consist of patent prosecution, litigation-appeals, reexamination, licensing and trademark. There are seventeen practice industries such as biotechnology, electronics, consumer products and food science-packaging. The law practice embraces community outreach. As a result, attorneys are hands-on in many community service activities during the year.

Washington, D.C. office of our client seeks patent agent with relevant experience. The candidate should preferably have advanced degree in the biological or chemical sciences. Legal

This Washington D.C. intellectual property law firm aims to give its clients responsive and cost-effective services. The firm's attorneys have advanced physical and biological science degrees.