Patent Agent - Biotech

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent with expertise in biotechnology to join their San Diego, CA office. The role involves engaging in patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis, and due diligence, working with clients on innovative biotechnology projects to secure patent protection and develop intellectual property portfolios.

Duties

• Manage patent portfolios and coordinate prosecution with foreign associates.
• Collaborate with scientists and inventors to draft patent applications.
• Draft office action responses and prosecute patent applications.
• Assess scientific literature, patents, and patent application documents.
• Conduct patent-landscape and freedom-to-operate searches.
• Assist with IP diligence for potential investments and capital markets transactions.

Requirements

• USPTO admission required.
• Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields preferred.
• At least three years of patent prosecution experience preferred.
• Experience drafting patent applications from invention disclosures or inventor interviews.
• Ability to present scientific concepts to both scientists and non-scientists.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.

Education

• Ph.D. in relevant biological sciences field.

Certifications

• USPTO admission.

Skills

• Proficiency in patent prosecution and IP portfolio management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.