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Seattle office of our client seeks biotech patent agent with 1+ year of law firm experience. The candidate will conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses. Will analyze patents and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation. Draft patent applications and responses to office actions; and participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO. Should have a Ph.D in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or a related field to join the busy life sciences patent prosecution and counseling practice. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology is required. USPTO Registration Number is strongly preferred. Legal

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.

Seattle office of our client seeks technology and intellectual property patent agent with 2+ years of experience. The candidate will be responsible for assisting patent attorneys with preparing patent applications, including reviewing invention disclosure materials and preparing drawings, and performing crucial patent analysis to bring a key perspective on patent-related issues. Will be assisting patent attorneys with preparing patent applications, including: reviewing invention disclosure materials to develop claiming strategies for patent applications; drafting claims from invention disclosure; preparing drawings for patent applications; drafting specification of application in accordance with claims and drawings; timely delivering refined, completed patent application to assigning attorney according to instructed deadline and accounting for attorney and/or client review; and revising draft applications according to client and/or attorney comments. Assisting patent attorneys with prosecuting patent applications, including: devising strategies for responding to office actions; drafting office action responses; timely delivering refined, completed office action response to assigning attorney according to deadline and accounting for attorney and/or client review; filing patent applications and office action responses with the USPTO; and conducting USPTO examiner interviews. Preparing written communications (letters/emails) with attorneys, patent examiners, foreign associates, and firm clients regarding foregoing functions. Patent analysis to identify and bring perspective on patent related issues in projects involving client counseling and advising, including due diligence and opinion projects. Must be registered to practice (have a registration number) before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Must have requisite technical background (education) to have passed the USPTO Patent Bar exam to be a registered agent with the USPTO. A broad scientific background in biotechnology, preferably including direct lab experience is essential. Specific technical background in cellular and molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related field is needed. An advanced degree in the biological sciences (a Ph.D/M.S./M.D., or equivalent is preferred), with strong expertise in cellular and molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related field is required. Direct lab experience is required. USPTO registration or eligibility to sit for the Patent Bar is required. Patent writing experience is desirable. Legal

Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical and organizational skills. Must have the ability to work without direct supervision, think creatively and possess excellent client service orientation with the ability to handle multiple demands/priorities on multiple projects and timely deliver complete work product according to those deadlines. Must also possess the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with good problem-solving skills and have the ability to be flexible and adapt. Must be responsive and maintain a professional manner and demeanor. Must have the ability to resolve problems with a variety of people (including attorneys, staff, and possibly clients) and possess the ability to make sound decisions and show initiative. Must be able to manage schedule and workload to timely meet deadlines. Must be open to receiving and adopting feedback from attorneys and/or clients. Ability to effectively operate a computer; learn and use firm style and software applications. Must be able to analyze and solve problems to determine alternate solutions and implement varied plans of action. Must be able to maintain a stable performance under pressure and exhibit at all times good judgment.

Areas of specialization are transactional and litigation law. Law offices are based in seven states across the U.S. The law practice was founded in 1907. Practice areas are extensive. A sizable team of talented attorneys are on staff. The firm and attorneys have received accolades from numerous industry publications and groups over the years. Diversity in the work force is endorsed at the law practice.