Patent Prosecution - Technical Advisor or Patent Agent

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A law firm in Boston is seeking a highly qualified Patent Prosecution - Technical Advisor or Patent Agent specializing in Biotech. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences and will be responsible for various patent-related activities, including prosecution, analysis, and portfolio management.

Duties:

• Perform patent-related tasks primarily in patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis, and due diligence.
• Collaborate with clients to secure patent protection and develop IP portfolios in cutting-edge biotechnology.
• Manage patent portfolios and coordinate prosecution with foreign associates across different jurisdictions.
• Draft office action responses and prosecute patent applications.
• Work closely with scientists and inventors to draft patent applications.
• Evaluate scientific literature, patents, and patent application documents in various fields of biology.
• Conduct patent-landscape and freedom-to-operate searches and contribute to analysis.
• Collaborate with investors to conduct IP diligence for potential investments.
• Assist in IP diligence processes for biotech initial public offerings and other capital markets transactions.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields.
• Preferably, experience in patent prosecution.
• Proficiency in drafting patent applications from invention disclosure forms or inventor interviews.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.

Education and Certifications:

Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of biotechnology and related patent law.
• Excellent communication skills to convey scientific concepts effectively.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, scientists, and legal teams.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone : (857) 277-7381
Fax : (213) 895-7306