Junior Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Agent

Perkins Coie LLP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent in the Palo Alto area. The role requires at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients and an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotech.

You must be admitted to the USPTO and prepared for US/foreign patent office work, opinions, due diligence, licensing, and client counseling on complex life sciences matters.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications experience.
• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotech.
• Admitted to the USPTO.
• Experience with U.S. and foreign patent office practice and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Provide opinions, due diligence and licensing support.
• Assist with litigation support and client counseling on life sciences projects.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Life sciences domain

Client counseling

Education

Master's degree in Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent in the Palo Alto area. The role requires at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients and an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotech.

You must be admitted to the USPTO and prepared for US/foreign patent office work, opinions, due diligence, licensing, and client counseling on complex life sciences matters.