Junior Patent Prosecution Agent — Life Sciences

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent to join multiple offices. The role focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications for life sciences clients and supporting related office actions.

We require at least two years of patent prosecution experience, an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology, and USPTO admission. The position involves US and foreign practice, opinions, due diligence, licensing, litigation

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients.
• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotech discipline.
• Admitted to the USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications for life sciences inventions.
• Provide patent office practice guidance in US and foreign jurisdictions.
• Contribute to opinions, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

USPTO admission

Life sciences experience

Education

Advanced degree in biology/chemistry/biotech

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent to join multiple offices. The role focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications for life sciences clients and supporting related office actions.

We require at least two years of patent prosecution experience, an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology, and USPTO admission. The position involves US and foreign practice, opinions, due diligence, licensing, litigation