Patent Agent - Life Sciences

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Palo Alto, CA

Patent Agent - Life Sciences

Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A leading global law firm is seeking a Patent Agent to join its highly regarded Intellectual Property Practice Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the . Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in the life sciences field. This role offers a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule with a variety of office location options and will involve close collaboration with a team of partners in the practice group. The ideal candidate will have experience in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field, and will handle significant client responsibilities while providing high-quality legal services to domestic and foreign clients.

Location:

• Palo Alto, CA

Duties:

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO
• Conduct prior art searches and analysis
• Perform patentability analysis and provide IP due diligence
• Engage in practice development to build and maintain client relationships
• Prepare substantive client correspondence
• Instruct local counsel for foreign filings and Office Actions
• Assist in patent clearance studies and patent-related opinion projects
• Analyze scientific and technical documents to assess patentability, novelty, and inventiveness
• Convert provisional applications into utility applications
• Convert foreign-filed applications into . applications and vice versa

Requirements:

• At least one year of experience as a practicing patent agent in life sciences or two years of professional experience in the field
• Registration to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Ability to apply advanced concepts in life sciences, particularly molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related fields
• Excellent writing, research, communication, and organizational skills

Education:

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a biological field such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, or Biomedical Engineering
• Strong academic credentials

Certifications:

• Must be registered to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Skills:

• Strong technical understanding of life sciences
• Expertise in patent law and prosecution procedures
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication
• Advanced research skills with attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule with flexible office locations
• Law school tuition reimbursement program for employees pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree
• Equal employment opportunity with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Accommodation for applicants with disabilities or other needs