Patent Agent - 2254647

RightWorks; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

RightWorks seeks a qualified Patent Agent (or Patent Attorney) with a biophysics/biomedical engineering background to join our IP Transactions and Patent Prosecution practice. The role involves drafting patent applications, coordinating with inventors and clients, and performing prior art searches across USPTO and foreign offices.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a patent agent, with 5+ years preferred, and must be registered to practice with the USPTO and be in good standing with the

Qualifications

• Registered Patent Agent with degree/experience in biophysics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years as a registered Patent Agent, 5+ years preferred.
• Open to Patent Attorney candidates as well.
• Must be registered to practice with the USPTO and California bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications and related documents across all prosecution stages.
• Coordinate with inventors and clients; manage invention disclosures.
• Conduct prior art searches and analyze results; stay updated on patent laws.

Skills

Patent Agent

Biophysics background

USPTO registration

Client management

Education

Biophysics / Biomedical engineering degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Overview

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a registered Patent Agent with a degree and/or experience in biophysics, biomedical engineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, data science or AI/ML (advanced degree preferred) to join the firm’s IP Transactions and Patent Prosecution practice. Duties include, but are not limited to, drafting patent applications and other documents during all stages of the patent prosecution process with the USPTO and with foreign patent offices; taking invention disclosures and coordinating and corresponding with inventors and clients; conducting and analyzing the results of prior art searches; and maintaining knowledge of the latest patent laws in order to assist internal and external clients with drafting legal documents. The ideal candidate will have experience managing clients as a first point of contact. Patent Attorney candidates should not be discouraged from applying.

The candidate should be registered to practice with the USPTO; attorney candidates should also be an active member and in good standing of the California bar. The position may be located in Los Angeles or San Francisco. Must indicate offices (s) of interest in application.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements: a registered Patent Agent with a degree and/or experience in biophysics, biomedical engineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, data science or AI/ML (advanced degree preferred). A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a registered Patent Agent, with 5+ years preferred. The role is open to Patent Attorney candidates as well. Ensure registration to practice with the USPTO; attorney candidates should also be active members in good standing of the California bar.

Location: Los Angeles or San Francisco. Applicants must indicate the office(s) of interest in their application.

Compensation

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The full-time base annual salary for this position in the Los Angeles and San Francisco markets is expected to range between $180,000 and $250,000 for Patent Agents, and between $180,000 and $300,000 for Patent Attorneys. This range represents the firm\'s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for a position in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Salaries in other markets will vary depending on market data. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance.