Science Advisor/Patent Agent - MedTech

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Science Advisor/Patent Agent to join their Life Sciences Business Unit in Santa Monica, CA. This role offers an opportunity to apply scientific expertise in a legal setting, focusing on intellectual property transactions and strategies.

Duties

• Draft patent applications, including detailed specifications and claims.
• Perform prior art searches and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Evaluate patentability, validity, and infringement risks of scientific inventions.
• Support IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and licensing transactions.
• Conduct IP landscape and competitive intelligence analyses.
• Advise on patent portfolio development and management.
• Manage clients' patent portfolios and prepare responses to office actions.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to align IP strategies with business goals.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials with excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with U.S. and international patent law, especially in life sciences and biotech.
• Eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration examination if not already registered.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Proactive and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience in patent preparation and prosecution is preferred.

Benefits