Patent Agent - Biochemistry

The People Of: Professional Services; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive compensation structure

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a skilled Patent Agent with 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience to join their legal team. The position involves diverse responsibilities, including patent prosecution, portfolio counseling, and due diligence. Candidates must be USPTO-registered and preferably hold a Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Molecular Biology. The role offers a competitive salary of $120,000 – $150,000 with origination bonuses, and fully remote or hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Must be USPTO-registered with demonstrated knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures.
• 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience.

Responsibilities

• Patent prosecution
• Provide portfolio counseling
• Deliver infringement and invalidity opinions
• Conduct due diligence

Skills

Patent prosecution

Portfolio counseling

Infringement and invalidity opinions

Due diligence

Education

Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Molecular Biology

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Patent Agent with 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience to join a growing and collaborative legal team. This role offers a chance to work on diverse matters, including patent prosecution, portfolio counseling, infringement and invalidity opinions, and due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Patent prosecution
• Portfolio counseling
• Infringement and invalidity opinions
• Due diligence

Qualifications

• Must be USPTO-registered with demonstrated knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures.
• Technical Expertise: Life Sciences or Molecular Biology required; Ph.D. preferred.
• 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience.

Benefits and Details

• Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 + origination bonuses.
• Work Model: Fully remote (anywhere in the U.S.) or hybrid options available in New York City or Tampa, Florida.
• Flexible hours, a competitive compensation structure, and a supportive work environment.

For more information or to apply, please get in touch.