We are seeking a Patent Agent with a Ph.D. in the biological sciences to join a leading Intellectual Property - Patent Prosecution practice. This role offers the opportunity to work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge biotechnology, procuring patent protection and building robust IP portfolios.

The Patent Agent will primarily perform patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis, and due diligence. Responsibilities include managing patent portfolios, coordinating prosecution with foreign associates, drafting patent applications in collaboration with scientists and inventors, drafting office action responses, and prosecuting patent applications. Additionally, the role involves assessing scientific literature and patents across various biology fields, conducting patent-landscape and freedom-to-operate searches, and assisting with IP diligence for potential investments, including biotech initial public offerings and other capital markets transactions.

Collaboration with team members is essential, and the firm requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with published guidelines. The position is open across multiple offices.

USPTO admission required
Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields (bioinformatics, data science, and machine learning are a plus but not required)
At least three years of patent prosecution experience preferred
Experience drafting patent applications de novo from invention disclosure forms and/or inventor interviews with minimal supervision
Ability to present scientific concepts, analysis, reasoning, and conclusions to scientists and non-scientists
Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, stay organized, and exercise attention to detail
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team setting

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