Junior Patent Prosecution Agent - Life Sciences

Perkins Coie LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP in the United States seeks a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent to join multiple offices. The candidate should have at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience in life sciences, and be admitted to the USPTO.

The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, handling opinions, due diligence, licensing support, and client counseling on life sciences projects at local and national levels. Advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotech required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences.
• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotech.
• Admitted to the USPTO.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute patent applications before USPTO and foreign offices.
• Provide opinions, due diligence, licensing support, and litigation assistance.
• Counsel clients on life sciences IP matters.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Life sciences

Legal research

Client counseling

Education

Advanced degree in biology/chemistry/biotech

Job description

Perkins Coie LLP in the United States seeks a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent to join multiple offices. The candidate should have at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience in life sciences, and be admitted to the USPTO.

The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, handling opinions, due diligence, licensing support, and client counseling on life sciences projects at local and national levels. Advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotech required.