Patent Prosecution Associate - Life Sciences

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced patent attorney for their life sciences patent practice in Santa Monica, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Cellular & Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field, with at least three years of law firm experience preferred.

Duties

• Manage client relationships and patent portfolios.
• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Provide counseling and litigation support.
• Conduct IP due diligence for financings and corporate deals.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Train and mentor junior patent agents and attorneys.
• Participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. with research experience in relevant fields.
• Experience with medtech, AI, and/or medical/biotech devices is a plus.
• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology.
• Initiative and ability to work well on disparate teams.
• Registered with the USPTO as a patent practitioner.

Education

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Cellular & Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related field.

Certifications

• USPTO registration as a patent practitioner.

Skills

• Strong client management and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in conducting patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Ability to draft patent applications and office action responses.
• Experience in training and mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

• Healthcare and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.