IP Biotechnology Patent Agent

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an IP Biotechnology Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property Department in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of patent counseling experience, including preparation and prosecution.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute domestic and international patent applications.
• Prepare patent opinions in biotechnology or similar technology.
• Conduct legal research and writing.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of patent counseling experience.
• Experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education

• PhD in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field.

Certifications

• Registered to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Immediately transferable skills.
• Strong academic background.
• Law firm experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement plan.
• Disability and Life insurance.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Backup Care for Dependents.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.