PATENT AGENT

Inside Higher Ed; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational media organization is seeking a Patent Agent in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves collaborating with research scientists to develop patent applications, conducting patentability searches, and mentoring on data and record requirements for patent applications. The ideal candidate must have a Master's degree in a life science, 5-7 years of experience, and be registered as a patent agent with the USPTO. Competitive salary range is $150,000 to $200,000.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of research and patent-related experience or equivalent.
• Registered as a patent agent with USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Partner with research scientists for patenting needs.
• Conduct database searches for patentability.
• Draft high-quality provisional patent applications.

Skills

Understanding of US patent law

Detail-oriented

Excellent oral/written communication

Self-starter

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in life science or related field

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

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Duties

The Gene Therapy Program (GTP) is entering a new era of unprecedented opportunity with the great potential to reshape the face of medicine as we know it. Our discoveries have set the stage for successful treatments and possibly even cures for devastating genetic diseases.

The laboratory of Dr. James Wilson, at GTP of the University of Pennsylvania, has been a leader in the development of innovative vector technology for close to three decades. We have emerged as the 'go-to' organization for public and private partners, who want to participate in the gene therapy space. Currently, we are positioned to lead another round of vector innovation and establish pre-clinical and clinical proof-of-concept in therapeutic applications of in-vivo genome editing.

Due to our success, we are currently seeking a Patent Agent, to partner with our discovery and translational teams to assist in the development of patent applications to protect the Intellectual Property (IP) of GTP.

As the Patent Agent, you will proactively partner with research scientists to determine the current/future patenting needs. You will conduct database searches to determine patentability, analyze documents and papers to support patent prosecution and defense, gather relevant data needed by IP counsel, draft high-quality provisional patent applications, and support the preparation of responses to patent office requests and actions. You will be providing mentorship/guidance to research scientists regarding data and record requirements for supporting defensible patent applications. You will maintain a close working relationship internally with the GTP scientists, personnel from the Penn Center for Innovation (PCI) and the external IP Counsel of GTP.

Qualifications

The minimum of a Master's degree in life science or related field with 5-7 years of research and patent-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. PhD preferred.

• Registered as a patent agent with USPTO
• A strong understanding of US patent law and regulations required
• Must be a self starter but also have a strong desire to contribute and work collaboratively to achieve goals
• Must have a track record of success in roles requiring execution of multiple tasks while responding to multiple priorities
• Must be highly functioning, detail-oriented, and analytical candidate who can think strategically
• Excellent oral/written communication skills required

Details

• Reference Number: 40-27997
• Salary Grade: 029
• Employment Type: Exempt
• Org: DM-Gene Therapy Program
• Special Requirements: Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
• Job Family: B-Executive/Managerial Administration
• Senioriy level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Online Audio and Video Media

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