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Job Overview:

A law firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is seeking a qualified and experienced Patent Agent to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a registered practitioner before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with a strong background in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related discipline. The candidate should possess a Ph.D. in the relevant field and have at least 2 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, and related disciplines.
• Conduct intellectual property (IP) due diligence and freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses.
• Collaborate with attorneys and inventors to identify patentable inventions and gather necessary information for patent applications.
• Assist in the preparation and prosecution of responses to office actions from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Requirements:

• Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related discipline is required.
• Desirable to have 2 years of experience in a law firm setting.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills (written and oral).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related discipline.

Certifications:

• Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Proficient in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Experience in conducting IP due diligence and FTO analyses.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and inventors.

Job Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
801 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900
Miami
Florida
United States 33131
Phone : (305) 570-3575
Fax : (213) 895-7306