Patent Agent - Biotech

Job Title: Patent Agent - Biotech 

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm, located in Clayton, MO, is actively seeking a skilled Patent Agent to support its growing Biotech practice. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, particularly in the field of life sciences, and will be responsible for assisting with patent prosecution and other IP-related matters for biotech innovations.

Duties:

• Provide patent prosecution support, including preparation and filing of patent applications.
• Assist with patentability analyses and freedom-to-operate assessments.
• Draft and file responses to office actions, including examiner interviews.
• Work closely with inventors, attorneys, and other professionals to support innovation and IP strategy.
• Conduct prior art searches and evaluate patent portfolios.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper documentation and filing.

Requirements:

• Active registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• At least 2 years of experience in laboratory research, preferably in biotech fields such as immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, or biochemistry.
• Strong understanding of patent law and technical expertise in life sciences or related disciplines.
• Experience with antibody technologies is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in a related field such as Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or similar.
• Preferred experience in biotech, specifically in antibody technologies.

Certifications:

• USPTO Registration

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in patent drafting and legal documentation.

Job Location: Clayton, MO

This is an intellectual property powerhouse law firm. It provides legal services in all areas of IP, which includes patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Its clients range from high-tech startups to established technology companies, and from individual inventors to large public companies. Almost all of the firms lawyers are registered to practice before the patent bar, and some have advanced degrees in technical areas of science. The firm reportedly is a nice place to work, where lawyers enjoy the work and each others company. The workload at the firm is constant and busy, compensation is competitive and the quality of the assignments associates receive is interesting and high-end.