Life Sciences Patent Agent

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Job Overview: A law firm in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Life Sciences Patent Agent to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications related to life sciences, with a focus on molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry. They will also be engaged in patentability analysis, IP due diligence, and practice development activities to maintain client relationships.

Duties:

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
• Conduct prior art searches and analyses to support patent applications.
• Perform patentability analysis to assess the novelty and inventiveness of inventions.
• Participate in intellectual property due diligence processes.
• Engage in practice development activities to build and sustain client relationships.
• Draft substantive client correspondence related to patent matters.
• Instruct local counsel for foreign filings and Office Actions.
• Assist in patent clearance studies and other patent-related opinion projects.
• Apply advanced concepts in life sciences, with expertise in fields like molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry.
• Study and analyze scientific and technical documents, including previously published patent documents.
• Convert prior provisional applications into utility applications.
• Convert foreign-filed patent applications into U.S. applications and vice versa.

Requirements:

• Hold an advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field, such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, or Biomedical Engineering, with excellent academic credentials.
• Possess a minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing patent agent specializing in life sciences.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Education:

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field.

Certifications:

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Strong expertise in life sciences, particularly in molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry.
• Proficient in patent application preparation, filing, and prosecution.
• Ability to conduct thorough prior art searches and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills for drafting client correspondence.
• Capability to convert and manage patent applications in different jurisdictions.
• Understanding of patentability analysis and IP due diligence.
• Practice development and client relationship-building skills.

Job Location: Costa Mesa, CA

Benefits offered: The firm offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave.

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