Junior or Mid-level Patent Agent, Life Sciences

A law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Junior or Mid-level Patent Agent, Life Sciences. The candidate will be responsible for handling various patent projects, including drafting, prosecution, post-grant proceedings, opinions, and due diligence. They will have the opportunity to work with leading clients in the life sciences industry and collaborate with a team of attorneys and staff dedicated to professional excellence in a collegial environment. Admission to practice before the USPTO is required. A minimum of a Masters degree, preferably a PhD, in Chemistry or related fields is desired.

Duties:

• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Conduct post-grant proceedings, such as inter partes reviews.
• Provide patentability, infringement, and validity opinions.
• Conduct due diligence reviews for patent portfolios.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on patent strategy.

Requirements:

• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• 2-5 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Minimum of a Masters degree, preferably a PhD, in Chemistry or related fields.
• Strong understanding of life sciences patent law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education and Certifications:

• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Minimum of a Masters degree, preferably a PhD, in Chemistry or related fields.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting patent applications and responses.
• Knowledge of USPTO procedures and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.