I.P. - Patent Agent - Life Sciences

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

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Fenwick & West - Patent Agent - Life Sciences

Fenwick & West is a nationally recognized law firm providing comprehensive legal services to leading technology and life sciences companies. The firm’s nationally recognized Patent Group is consistently ranked as a leading patent prosecution practice by The Legal 500, and has been named the Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property (Nationwide 2023 & 2022), and is ranked as a Tier 1 Patent Prosecution Firm in California by Chambers USA (2022).

Fenwick & West is presently seeking a patent agent with at least one year of legal practice experience, preferably at a law firm, for its life sciences practice in its Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, or Washington, . offices. The ideal candidate will have a . Post-doctoral experience is desirable but not required. A USPTO registration number, superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.

Fenwick & West - Patent Agent - Life Sciences

Job Summary:
Fenwick & West is seeking a patent agent with at least one year of legal practice experience for its life sciences practice in its Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, or Washington, . offices. The ideal candidate will have a . Post-doctoral experience is desirable but not required. A USPTO registration number, superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.

Job Description:
• Work with attorneys and other patent agents to prepare and prosecute patent applications in the life sciences field
• Provide patent-related opinions and advice to clients
• Coordinate with outside counsel to ensure client objectives are met
• Analyze and evaluate invention disclosures and patentability
• Research and analyze scientific and legal issues related to patent prosecution
• Prepare formal patent-related documents
• Assist in the preparation of patent applications
• Prepare responses to office actions
• Negotiate with the USPTO on behalf of clients
• Maintain client relationships
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• PhD (or MD) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, oncology or related field
• At least one year of legal practice experience, preferably at a law firm
• USPTO registration number
• Superior academic credentials
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Post-doctoral experience is desirable but not required

Benefits and Compensation Details:
At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated range for this position is: $112,500 - 250,000 USD. Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

COVID Vaccine Policy
Fenwick & West requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter any of its offices or attend any Firm-sponsored off-site gatherings (including, but not limited to, team retreats, seminars, client sites) to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and community and to support public health efforts. This position will require you to be in-office and/or attend off-site gatherings and, therefore, written proof of full vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. The Firm will comply with applicable law regarding the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs.


Fenwick & West - Patent Agent - Life Sciences

Fenwick & West is a nationally recognized law firm providing comprehensive legal services to leading technology and life sciences companies. The firm’s nationally recognized Patent Group is consistently ranked as a leading patent prosecution practice by The Legal 500, and has been named the Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property (Nationwide 2023 & 2022), and is ranked as a Tier 1 Patent Prosecution Firm in California by Chambers USA (2022).

The firm is currently seeking a Patent Agent to join their life sciences practice in the Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, or Washington, . offices. This position will require a . Post-doctoral experience is desirable but not required. A USPTO registration number, superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written

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Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing

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Legal Practice Experience, PhD (or MD) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, oncology or a related field, USPTO registration number, superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills

PhD (or MD) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, oncology or a related field

Complete online application and include a cover letter, resume, full academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate transcripts), and two writing samples (1. an application drafted by the candidate, and 2. an office action response with persuasive argument drafted by the candidate)

Qualification and Experience PhD (or MD) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, oncology or a related field

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