Molecular Biology Patent Agent - Remote/Hybrid

DLA Piper; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 225.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Zusammenfassung

DLA Piper is seeking a Patent Agent with 3-5 years of experience to join its Patent Development and Strategy Group across Boston, Philadelphia, DC, San Diego or Palo Alto offices. A degree in molecular biology or related field and USPTO registration are required.

The role includes drafting patent applications and responses to office actions, collaborating with attorneys, and conducting patentability studies, with a hybrid work arrangement possible.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Degree in molecular biology or related scientific discipline.
• Registered with the USPTO.

Aufgaben

• Drafts patent applications.
• Drafts responses to USPTO office actions.
• Works closely with attorneys for patent preparation and prosecution.
• Drafts instructions to foreign patent agents in response to office actions.
• Maintains a detailed understanding of products and technical developments.
• Conducts patentability studies and drafts related assessments.
• Provides technical support for opinions, diligence projects and litigation.

Kenntnisse

Patent drafting

Office actions

Technical communication

Research skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field

Molecular biology degree

Jobbeschreibung

DLA Piper is seeking a Patent Agent with 3-5 years of experience to join its Patent Development and Strategy Group across Boston, Philadelphia, DC, San Diego or Palo Alto offices. A degree in molecular biology or related field and USPTO registration are required.

The role includes drafting patent applications and responses to office actions, collaborating with attorneys, and conducting patentability studies, with a hybrid work arrangement possible.