Patent Agent – Biotechnology

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

JOB TITLE: Patent Agent – Biotechnology
LOCATION: Atlanta, New York, or Philadelphia
EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of patent prosecution experience

The Law Firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Patent Agent to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in a biological science, with a preference for a PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or genetics. This position will involve working on a variety of patent prosecution matters, as well as providing IP diligence, IP-transfer commercial transactions, and strategic IP business counseling. The successful candidate will also possess strong academic credentials and excellent references.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in patent prosecution matters
- Provide IP diligence and counseling for commercial transactions
- Conduct strategic IP business counseling
- Work closely with attorneys and clients to develop and implement patent strategies

REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate degree in a biological science
- PhD preferred
- Admission to the patent bar
- Minimum of 5 years of patent prosecution experience
- Strong academic credentials and excellent references
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit

SALARY INFORMATION:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and more

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
- Ballard Spahr is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply
- The firm is dedicated to increasing diversity in the legal profession and supporting the communities where they operate
- All candidates, regardless of their background, are valued and integrated into every part of the firm

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
- Employment is at will
- Functions and responsibilities of the position may change from time to time based on the needs of the firm and the managers to whom the employee will report
- The firm reserves the right to reassign the employee to another department at any time in its sole discretion

H1: Join Our Team as a Patent Agent – Biotechnology at Ballard Spahr LLP
H2: Seeking Experienced Patent Agent with Biotechnology Background

Ballard Spahr LLP, a leading law firm with more than 600 lawyers and 15 offices across the ., is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Patent Agent to join their team in either Atlanta, New York, or Philadelphia. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of patent prosecution experience, with a graduate degree in a biological science and a preference for a PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or genetics. The successful candidate will work on a variety of patent prosecution matters, as well as provide IP diligence, IP-transfer commercial transactions, and strategic IP business counseling.

At Ballard Spahr, diversity and inclusion are highly valued and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The firm is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and supporting the communities where they operate. All candidates, including women, people of color, members of the LGBTQAI+ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are welcome to apply.

This job description outlines the general responsibilities and requirements for the position, which may change from time to time based on the needs of the firm and the managers to whom the employee will report. Employment is at will, and the firm reserves the right to reassign the employee to another department at any time in its sole discretion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in patent prosecution matters
- Provide IP diligence and counseling for commercial transactions
- Conduct strategic IP business counseling
- Work closely with attorneys and clients to develop and implement patent strategies

REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate degree in a biological science
- PhD preferred
- Admission to the patent bar
- Minimum of 5 years of patent prosecution experience
- Strong academic credentials and excellent references
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit

COMPENSATION:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and more

Join our team at Ballard Spahr LLP as a Patent Agent – Biotechnology and utilize your expertise to assist in patent prosecution, IP diligence, and strategic IP business counseling. Apply now and become part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm.

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Patent prosecution, IP diligence, IP-transfer commercial transactions, strategic IP business counseling, biological science, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, genetics, academic credentials, entrepreneurial spirit, diversity and inclusion, legal profession, community support

Graduate degree in biological science, PhD preferred, admission to patent bar

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [contact person name] at [email] or [address].

Qualification and Experience Graduate degree in biological science, PhD preferred, admission to patent bar

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