Biotech Patent Agent – Prosecution & Counseling (PhD)

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruiting firm is looking for a Patent Agent for its IP practice, with a salary range of $125k to $200k. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of patent counseling experience, including preparation and prosecution expertise, and a PhD in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field. Candidates must possess excellent legal writing and research skills, with authorization to work in the U.S. The role is available across multiple cities including Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of patent counseling experience, including preparation and prosecution experience.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications.
• Experience preparing patent opinions preferred.

Skills

Patent counseling experience

Drafting patent applications

Legal writing and research skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

A leading legal recruiting firm is looking for a Patent Agent for its IP practice, with a salary range of $125k to $200k. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of patent counseling experience, including preparation and prosecution expertise, and a PhD in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field. Candidates must possess excellent legal writing and research skills, with authorization to work in the U.S. The role is available across multiple cities including Washington, DC.