Patent Agent Immunology/Virology

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A law firm in Minneapolis is seeking a Patent Agent (Immunology/Virology) with a Ph.D. in Immunology or Virology and a minimum of 3 years of experience prosecuting patents in the immunology and molecular biology therapeutic space. The ideal candidate should possess strong academic credentials and be admitted to practice before the USPTO.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the fields of immunology and virology, particularly in areas such as immunotherapy, gene therapy, and cell therapy
• Respond to office actions and communicate with patent examiners to advance patent applications
• Assist in the preparation of legal opinions related to patentability, validity, and infringement
• Conduct comprehensive prior art searches and analyze patent landscapes
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and scientific experts to develop patent strategies
• Assist in the preparation and prosecution of patent appeals, interferences, and reexaminations
• Stay abreast of developments in immunology, virology, and patent law

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Immunology or Virology
• Minimum of 3 years of experience prosecuting patents in the immunology and molecular biology therapeutic space
• Admission to practice before the USPTO

Education:

Ph.D. in Immunology or Virology

Certifications:

Admission to practice before the USPTO

Skills:

• Strong technical expertise in immunology and virology
• Proficiency in drafting patent applications and responding to office actions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in legal work
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306