Life Sciences Patent Agent | Prosecution & Counseling

Fenwick & West; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing

Job summary

Fenwick & West seeks a technology advisor or patent agent for its life sciences practice in Silicon Valley, Boston, or New York. A Ph.D. (or M.D.

with research) in Chemistry or related fields is preferred. You will conduct prior art searches, analyze patents and papers, draft patent applications, and support post-grant procedures at the USPTO. This full-time role requires in-office presence of at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. with research experience in chemistry/biotech required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Registered or eligible USPTO patent agent status.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art searches for patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Analyze patents and papers to assist prosecution, counseling, and litigation.

Skills

Biotech knowledge

Scientific writing

Verbal communication

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related

M.D. with research experience

Job description

Fenwick & West seeks a technology advisor or patent agent for its life sciences practice in Silicon Valley, Boston, or New York. A Ph.D. (or M.D.

with research) in Chemistry or related fields is preferred. You will conduct prior art searches, analyze patents and papers, draft patent applications, and support post-grant procedures at the USPTO. This full-time role requires in-office presence of at least three days per week.