Molecular Biology Patent Agent Job in McLean, VA Near Me - 199601 | BCGSearch.com

Molecular Biology Patent Agent

Type Full-Time

Location Virginia - McLean

Job ID RBE6199601

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 3 - Max. 8 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Patent Agents - Cellular TechnologyPatent Agents - BiochemistryPatent Agents - Molecular BiologyPatent Agents - GeneticsPatent Agents - Medicine

2021-03-15 12:43:45

McLean office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks patent agent with 3+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patents. The candidate will develop and implement patent filing strategies. Will conduct interviews with clients to obtain invention disclosures. Prepare patent applications under the supervision of a patent attorney. Analyze office actions and prepare responses under the supervision of an IP partner or attorney. Conduct interviews with Patent Office examiners and another patent prosecution-related activity. Assist in formulating and preparing infringement and validity opinions, work on patent post-grant proceedings, assist in patent and other litigation, and support intellectual property licensing and other transactions. Effectively manage a docket with multiple clients and deadlines. Conduct legal and technical research and analysis using all available resources in support of various patent-related matters. Work closely with attorneys, other agents, and staff to research the invention and draft the specifications using technical expertise in the field. Follow the ethical requirements as set forth by the Firms professional liability insurer. Various other tasks as requested/needed. Must have a Ph.D. in biological sciences, preferably immunology, virology, molecular biology, cell and gene therapy, biochemistry, cell biology, or genetics. Successful completion of the patent agent examination is essential.

The candidate must have excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal communication skills, and be a highly-motivated, business-minded, team player. Must be able to learn new technologies quickly and have a strong ability to write scientific and technical documents in clear, concise English. Should effectively manage multiple matters simultaneously with various deadlines. Must possess the technical and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of patent-related matters. Possess the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff, and clients and provide information with courtesy and tact in person, electronically, and by phone.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Top 25 Best Law Firm in Southern California boasts attorneys who are highly regarded with forward-thinking approaches, enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines, and their unsurpassed commercial awareness. The firm has an ?emerging issues? program, which allows the firm to pioneer new and novel areas of the law. Associates have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking, high-profile matters for some of the world?s most innovative companies on a day-to-day basis. The firm has had its hand in the growth of global commerce and industry, allowing its associates to obtain truly substantive experience. The firm also require its attorneys to complete a minimum of 25 pro bono hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

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