Mid-level Intellectual Property Patent Agent

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A law firm is seeking a Mid-level Intellectual Property Patent Agent in Alexandria, VA.

Job Overview:

The candidate will primarily involve patent counseling, procurement, and opinions, with opportunities for licensing and enforcement, as well.

Duties:

• Counseling clients on effective IP strategy options
• Patent procurement activities, including:
• Preparation and prosecution of complex patent applications
• Prosecuting a global patent portfolio across multiple jurisdictions by instructing foreign patent counsel in the prosecution of foreign counterpart applications
• Consulting with inventors, technical experts, and patent portfolio managers
• Conduct IP related due diligence for opinions, including patentability, freedom to operate, and infringement and invalidity analyses

Requirements:

• Practical experience and an in-depth knowledge of Biology or Biotechnology is required.
• Ph.D. or MS in a biology discipline required (e.g., molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, or biotechnology)
• Good standing in the bar(s) where licensed to practice law if an attorney
• Active USPTO Registration
• Superior academic record, excellent written and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and strong analytical abilities
• Highly motivated and results-oriented
• Superior technical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Experience:

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of patent prosecution experience, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications, managing global patent portfolios, client counseling, and opinion development.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306