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Patent Agent needed for Raleigh office

Type Full-Time

Location North Carolina - Raleigh

Job ID ZWB6376661

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 3 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas IP - Patent - Life SciencesIP - Patent - Hard SciencesIntellectual Property - GeneralPatent Agents - Life Science General

2025-06-10 04:40:27

Job Overview:
An elite law firm is seeking a skilled and experienced Patent Agent to join its Chemistry & Life Sciences Patent Prosecution team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge innovations at the intersection of biology and technology, including bioinformatics, computational biology, and artificial intelligence. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background, at least three years of patent prosecution experience, and a deep understanding of both software and life sciences fields.

Location:

  • Raleigh, NC

Duties:

  • Draft and prosecute domestic and international patent applications in the life sciences and software sectors

  • Conduct prior art searches and prepare patentability, freedom-to-operate, and landscape analyses

  • Collaborate with inventors and scientific personnel to evaluate new inventions and generate detailed disclosures

  • Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and participate in examiner interviews

  • Support patent portfolio strategy, management, and client counseling

  • Contribute to IP due diligence efforts for transactions involving emerging technologies

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in patent prosecution in life sciences, computational biology, or related fields

  • Demonstrated expertise in technologies involving bioinformatics, AI, or computational biology

  • Detail-oriented with strong project management skills

  • Availability to provide writing samples and academic transcripts

Education:

  • Advanced degree preferred (MS or PhD) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related scientific field

Certifications:

  • Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required

Skills:

  • Excellent technical and legal writing skills

  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal abilities

  • Proficient in preparing and managing patent filings and prosecution strategies

  • Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, inventors, and clients

  • Familiarity with patent databases and docketing systems

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution

  • Paid time off, holidays, and firm-sponsored wellness programs

  • Reduced billable hour requirements compared to traditional legal tracks

  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and advancement

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality.

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