Junior Patent Agent – Life Sciences Prosecution

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent with at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience and a strong academic background in life sciences. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications and practice before the USPTO, with opportunities to work on U.S.

and international matters. Candidates must have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotechnology, be admitted to the USPTO, and be prepared to

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications; strong academic credentials.
• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotech discipline; USPTO admitted.

Responsibilities

• Handle U.S. and foreign patent office practice.
• Provide opinions, due diligence, licensing support.
• Counsel clients on life sciences patent matters.
• Support litigation as needed.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Drafting patent applications

USPTO admission

Education

Advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotechnology

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent with at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience and a strong academic background in life sciences. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications and practice before the USPTO, with opportunities to work on U.S.

and international matters. Candidates must have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotechnology, be admitted to the USPTO, and be prepared to