Patent Agent or Technical Specialist - Life Sciences

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent or Technical Specialist to join their Intellectual Property Practice Group in Boston, MA. The role involves preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The position offers a hybrid in-office/remote work schedule and involves significant client responsibilities.

Duties

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Perform prior art searches and patentability analysis.
• Engage in IP due diligence and practice development activities.
• Prepare substantive client correspondence.
• Instruct local counsel for foreign filings and Office Actions.
• Assist in patent clearance studies and other patent-related opinion projects.
• Apply advanced concepts in technology fields, especially in electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering.
• Analyze scientific or technical documents to assess patentability, novelty, and inventiveness.
• Convert provisional applications into utility applications and manage international filings.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline.
• At least two years of relevant experience in computational biology.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO or eligible for the patent agent exam.
• Excellent writing and research abilities.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills.

Education

• Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline.

Certifications

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or eligible to sit for the exam.

Skills

• Advanced understanding of technology fields, particularly in engineering.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Benefits

• Law school tuition reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Various paid time off benefits, including vacation, sick time, and parental leave.

This firms Boston office provides a full range of litigation, finance, corporate, restructuring, intellectual property, and employment and benefit services. They assist clients in addressing and preparing for challenges in immense and rapidly changing environments. They represent each client with equal dedication to understanding and advancing their best interests. This firm employs patent agents, lawyers, regulatory scientists, employee benefits advisers, and other professionals to create a superior network of legal professionals across the globe.