Patent Agent ? Biotechnology

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Philadelphia, PA

Patent Agent ? Biotechnology

Attorney

3-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is actively recruiting a talented and experienced Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of patent prosecution experience with a focus on biotechnology. The role involves patent prosecution, IP diligence, IP-transfer commercial transactions, and strategic IP business counseling. A graduate degree in biological science is required, and a PhD is preferred. The firm seeks a candidate with strong academic credentials, excellent references, and admission to the patent bar. A strong entrepreneurial mindset is also a plus.

Location:

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Duties:

• Manage patent prosecution for biotechnology clients.
• Conduct IP diligence for commercial transactions.
• Provide strategic counseling related to intellectual property business decisions.
• Draft and file patent applications, amendments, and responses to office actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to provide innovative IP solutions.
• Stay current with trends and developments in patent law and biotechnology.
• Maintain client relationships and guide clients on patent portfolio strategy.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in patent prosecution, with a focus on biotechnology.
• Admission to the . patent bar is required.
• Strong experience in IP diligence and commercial transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex cases simultaneously.
• Proven track record of providing strategic IP counsel to clients.

Education:

• Graduate degree in biological science (required).
• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, genetics, or related field preferred.

Certifications:

• . patent bar admission is required.

Skills:

• Expertise in patent prosecution, particularly in biotechnology-related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage complex legal documents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen.
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings account.
• Subsidized emergency child and elder care services.
• Family and medical leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Pre-tax transportation program.