Patent Agent - Biotech

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent with expertise in biotechnology to join their San Diego, CA office. The role involves engaging in patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis, and due diligence, working with clients on innovative biotechnology projects to secure patent protection and develop intellectual property portfolios.

Duties

• Manage patent portfolios and coordinate prosecution with foreign associates.
• Collaborate with scientists and inventors to draft patent applications.
• Draft office action responses and prosecute patent applications.
• Assess scientific literature, patents, and patent application documents.
• Conduct patent-landscape and freedom-to-operate searches.
• Assist with IP diligence for potential investments and capital markets transactions.

Requirements

• USPTO admission required.
• Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields preferred.
• At least three years of patent prosecution experience preferred.
• Experience drafting patent applications from invention disclosures or inventor interviews.
• Ability to present scientific concepts to both scientists and non-scientists.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.

Education

• Ph.D. in relevant biological sciences field.

Certifications

• USPTO admission.

Skills

• Proficiency in patent prosecution and IP portfolio management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

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