Life Sciences Patent Agent

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Life Sciences Patent Agent to join their team in Philadelphia, PA. The Life Sciences Patent Agent will play a crucial role in preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office, specializing in life sciences. Below are the key details for this position:

Job Overview: The Life Sciences Patent Agent will be responsible for patent application preparation and prosecution, prior art searches, IP due diligence, and practice development activities, with a focus on molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry. The candidate should hold an advanced degree in a biological field, possess a minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing patent agent in life sciences, and be registered to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office.

Job Duties:

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
• Conduct prior art searches and analyses.
• Perform patentability analysis.
• Engage in IP due diligence activities.
• Participate in practice development to build and maintain client relationships.
• Draft 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 life sciences, particularly in molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry.
• Study and analyze scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documents, to assess patentability, novelty, and inventiveness.
• Convert prior provisional applications into utility applications.
• Convert foreign filed applications into . applications.
• Convert . applications into foreign applications.

Requirements:

• An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field, including Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, or Biomedical Engineering, with excellent academic credentials.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing patent agent in the field of life sciences.
• Registered to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office.

Education:

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field.

Certifications:

• Registered to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Strong expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry.
• Proficient in patent application preparation and prosecution.
• Prior art search and analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for drafting client correspondence.
• Ability to conduct patentability analysis.
• Familiarity with IP due diligence.
• Practice development and client relationship-building skills.

Benefits Offered: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, financial, and other benefits such as 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, including vacation, sick time, and parental leave.

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