Patent Agent - Life Sciences

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property team in Orange County or other California offices. The Patent Agent will collaborate with attorneys, clients, and inventors to manage intellectual property portfolios for biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Draft responses to USPTO office actions.
• Conduct patentability, prior art, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Support strategic portfolio management.
• Collaborate with clients and inventors on intellectual property strategies.
• Coordinate with foreign counsel on international prosecution matters.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or related life sciences discipline.
• Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Minimum of five years of patent prosecution experience in the therapeutics space.
• Experience with patent portfolio management and client counseling preferred.

Education

• Ph.D. in relevant life sciences field.

Certifications

• USPTO admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and detail-oriented abilities.
• Excellent communication and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and independent work capability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives.
• 401(k) profit-sharing program.
• Generous paid time off package.

This firm has offices located in Austin, San Diego, Phoenix, Del Mar Heights, and Silicon Valley (Menlo Park). The firm has over 140 attorneys and is one of the law firms specializing in business in the state of California. This regional firm has a network that is global, allowing them to serve clients all over the world. The firm has been practicing for over 70 years. The firm has been ranked as one of the 2015 Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers.