Life Sciences Patent Agent (CA, CO, DC, GA, NC, WA)

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP; Winston-Salem, Denver, Raleigh, Atlanta (NC, CO, NC, GA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks a USPTO registered Patent Agent in Life Sciences. The role involves patent prosecution, requiring strong writing and technical skills, alongside an advanced degree. Candidates will experience a collaborative work environment with flexibility in office presence. Join a dedicated team committed to client satisfaction and success.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of direct patent prosecution experience.
• Expertise in molecular biology is an asset.
• Strong writing skills and relevant experience in Life Sciences patent prosecution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Life Sciences patent prosecution.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Work collaboratively with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong written skills

Technical writing

Verbal skills

Education

Advanced degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience

Job description

Life Sciences Patent Agent (CA, CO, DC, GA, NC, WA)

August 29, 2022

Location: Atlanta, Denver, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), Walnut Creek, Washington DC, Winston Salem

Practice: (CLS) Chemistry & Life Sciences

Kilpatrick Townsend is seeking a USPTO registered Patent Agent in the Life Sciences. The ideal candidate would reside in CA, CO, DC, GA, NC, or WA and be available for in-office, remote, or hybrid work schedules. Applicants should have strong writing skills and relevant experience in Life Sciences patent prosecution is preferred. An advanced degree or equivalent experience is required; expertise in molecular biology is an asset. Candidates should have at least 3 years of direct patent prosecution experience. Applicants must be detail-oriented with strong written and verbal skills. Proficiency in technical writing is a plus. Transcripts and writing samples will be requested. The expected salary range is $135,000 - $200,000.

Kilpatrick Townsend is a full-service, international law firm with over 600 attorneys working with forward-thinking clients across established and emerging industries to solve critical business matters.

Our attorneys are fully engaged in our clients' success, providing results-oriented counsel at all stages of growth, from financial transactions and securities to intellectual property management. We collaborate across practice areas to serve our clients' comprehensive needs.

We serve clients worldwide from offices in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, China, Japan, and Sweden. We value client relationships and are dedicated to understanding and advancing each company's legal and business goals.

We aim to build relationships based on trust and mutual respect, partnering with senior executives and internal counsel, sharing tasks as appropriate. Our clients tend to hire us repeatedly, and our success is measured by the results we deliver. We are committed to client satisfaction.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Please do not include your Date of Birth or Social Security Number in your application documents.