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Patent Agent

Top Ranked by BCG

Type Full-Time

Location District of Columbia - Washington

Job ID 5EWV316828

Experience Level Junior Associate

Job Experience Min. 2 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Patent Agents/Technical Specialists

2025-10-14 02:53:02
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A law firm in Washington D.C. is seeking a Patent Agent who is registered to practice before the USPTO and possesses a minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and technical expertise in cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology, or related fields, or alternatively in chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacy, or an equivalent discipline.

Duties:

  • Conduct prior art searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
  • Analyze patents and scientific papers to assist with patent preparation, prosecution, and counseling.
  • Collaborate with attorneys and inventors to draft patent applications.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and examiners throughout the patent prosecution process.
  • Stay abreast of developments in relevant scientific and legal fields.

Requirements:

  • Must be registered to practice before the USPTO.
  • Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
  • Ph.D. or M.S. degree in cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology, or related technical field; or in chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacy, or equivalent discipline.

Education:

  • Ph.D. or M.S. in the specified technical fields.

Certifications:

  • Registration to practice before the USPTO.

Skills:

  • Broad technical knowledge in biological sciences and/or pharmaceutical sciences.
  • Experience in conducting prior art searches.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

This firm consistently gets high marks from its attorneys for its quality of life. Partners here truly value non-billable pro bono contributions--even encourage them! Pay and benefits are competitive and the work product superior.

Your information will not be forwarded to any employers at this time. A recruiter will contact you with more information once our internal review of your resume is completed.

Date Last Confirmed

10-14-2025

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