Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Agent (USPTO)

Perkins Coie; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins Coie in Los Angeles seeks a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent with at least 2 years of life sciences patent experience. You will draft and prosecute patent applications and support U.S. and foreign filings in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

The role requires an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotech discipline and admission to the USPTO. You will contribute to opinions, due diligence, licensing, and litigation support on diverse life sciences projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients.
• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotech.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Admission to the USPTO.
• Experience with US and foreign patent office practice and related matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications for life sciences inventions.
• Provide opinions, due diligence, licensing support, and litigation assistance.
• Counsel clients on patent strategy and portfolio development.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Life sciences

Drafting patent applications

Education

Advanced degree in biology/chemistry/biotech

Job description

Perkins Coie in Los Angeles seeks a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent with at least 2 years of life sciences patent experience. You will draft and prosecute patent applications and support U.S. and foreign filings in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

The role requires an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotech discipline and admission to the USPTO. You will contribute to opinions, due diligence, licensing, and litigation support on diverse life sciences projects.