Entry-Level Life Sciences Patent Agent: Prosecution & Strategy

Morrison Foerster; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Wellness program

Community service day

Talent development

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Morrison Foerster in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Ph.D.-level candidate to join our patent prosecution group. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications, contribute to prosecution strategy, and provide technical and legal research for matters before the USPTO.

You will also support PTAB and litigation proceedings, leveraging deep technical knowledge in biology and related fields, and collaborate across teams to deliver strategic IP solutions for clients.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology or related field.
• Outstanding writing and analytical skills, and top academic credentials are essential.
• USPTO registration is not required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
• Contributing to prosecution strategy.
• Providing technical and legal research and analysis with respect to matters pending before the USPTO.
• Providing technical support for PTAB and litigation proceedings.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Education

Ph.D. in biology or related field

Job description

Morrison Foerster in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Ph.D.-level candidate to join our patent prosecution group. You will prepare and prosecute patent applications, contribute to prosecution strategy, and provide technical and legal research for matters before the USPTO.

You will also support PTAB and litigation proceedings, leveraging deep technical knowledge in biology and related fields, and collaborate across teams to deliver strategic IP solutions for clients.