Patent Agent

A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Patent Agent registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office with 5+ years of patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate should hold a Ph.D. or M.S. with a focus in one or more of the specified technical fields and have a technical background in the biological sciences and/or pharmaceutical sciences. This role requires broad technical knowledge and experience in conducting prior art searches, analyzing patents and scientific papers, and assisting with patent preparation, prosecution, and counseling. An excellent academic record and strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for this position.

Duties:

• Work as a Patent Agent to assist with patent prosecution, including drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications.
• Conduct prior art searches to assess patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patents and scientific papers to support patent preparation and prosecution.
• Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to draft and review patent applications.
• Provide technical and legal expertise to clients in the biological and pharmaceutical sciences.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents related to patent applications.
• Participate in intellectual property strategy development and client counseling.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Registration as a Patent Agent with the US Patent and Trademark Office.
• Ph.D. or M.S. in specified technical fields or equivalent discipline.
• Technical background in biological sciences and/or pharmaceutical sciences is preferred.
• Broad technical knowledge in relevant technical areas.
• Experience in conducting prior art searches and analyzing patents and scientific papers.
• Excellent academic record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Registration as a Patent Agent with the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a legal team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• In-depth knowledge of patent prosecution processes and patent law.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.