Patent Agent (Immunology/Virology)

A law firm in Minneapolis is seeking a Patent Agent (Immunology/Virology) with a Ph.D. in Immunology or Virology and a minimum of 3 years of experience prosecuting patents in the immunology and molecular biology therapeutic space. The ideal candidate should possess strong academic credentials and be admitted to practice before the USPTO.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the fields of immunology and virology, particularly in areas such as immunotherapy, gene therapy, and cell therapy
• Respond to office actions and communicate with patent examiners to advance patent applications
• Assist in the preparation of legal opinions related to patentability, validity, and infringement
• Conduct comprehensive prior art searches and analyze patent landscapes
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and scientific experts to develop patent strategies
• Assist in the preparation and prosecution of patent appeals, interferences, and reexaminations
• Stay abreast of developments in immunology, virology, and patent law

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Immunology or Virology
• Minimum of 3 years of experience prosecuting patents in the immunology and molecular biology therapeutic space
• Admission to practice before the USPTO

Education:

Ph.D. in Immunology or Virology

Certifications:

Admission to practice before the USPTO

Skills:

• Strong technical expertise in immunology and virology
• Proficiency in drafting patent applications and responding to office actions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in legal work
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

A regional powerhouse firm with strong political history, this firm is regarded as the 15th Best Law Firm in the Mid-Atlantic. Associates value the work/life balance, the people, and the commitment to associate developments. The firm allows associates to work flexible hours while remaining omitted professionals. The firm?s focus is client and industry development, as well as collaborative culture, where each attorney ahs pledged to provide at least 25 hours of pro bono work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.