Patent Agent - Life Sciences

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Palo Alto, CA, to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group. The role involves preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The position offers a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule and requires collaboration with partners to provide high-quality legal services to domestic and foreign clients.

Duties

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Perform prior art searches and patentability analysis.
• Engage in IP due diligence and practice development activities.
• Prepare substantive client correspondence.
• Instruct local counsel for foreign filings and Office Actions.
• Assist in patent clearance studies and opinion projects.
• Apply advanced concepts in life sciences, focusing on molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry.
• Analyze scientific documents to assess patentability, novelty, and inventiveness.
• Convert provisional applications into utility applications and manage international filings.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a practicing patent agent in life sciences or two years of professional experience in the field.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities.

Education

• An advanced degree (master's or PhD) in a biological field such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, or Biomedical Engineering.

Certifications

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

Skills

• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze scientific and technical documents.

Benefits

• Law school tuition reimbursement program.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
228 Hamilton Ave, 3rd Floor
Palo Alto
California
United States 94301
Phone : (650) 752-1500
Fax : (213) 895-7306