Life Sciences Technical Specialist / Patent Agent

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm located in Chicago, is seeking a Life Sciences Technical Specialist / Patent Agent with 1+ year of experience in patent prosecution or 2 years of professional experience in life sciences. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the . Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"), as well as engaging in practice development activities and providing high-quality legal services to domestic and foreign clients.

Duties:

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Protect inventions in a manner consistent with their technical merit, assuming significant client responsibilities.
• Perform prior art searches and analysis.
• Conduct patentability analysis and intellectual property (IP) due diligence.
• Engage in practice development activities 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 other patent-related opinion projects.
• Apply advanced concepts in any life sciences field, with expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, and/or biochemistry.
• Study and analyze scientific or technical documents to assess patentability, novelty, and inventiveness.
• Convert provisional applications into utility applications and foreign applications into . applications.
• Hold an advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field with excellent academic credentials.
• Be registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Demonstrate excellent writing and research abilities, proficiency in written and verbal communication, and strong organizational skills.

Requirements:

• 1+ year of experience as a practicing patent agent in the field of life sciences or 2 years of professional experience in life sciences.
• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field, such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.

Education and Certifications:

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.

Skills:

• Excellent writing and research abilities.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to apply advanced concepts in life sciences.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal work.

Benefits:

• Participation in a 401(k) plan.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and business travel accident insurance plans.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and eligible dependents.

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