Patent Agent - Biotech/Life Sciences

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks a Patent Agent with a biotech/life sciences focus to prepare and prosecute patent applications, conduct examiner interviews, and manage prosecution tasks.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office collaboration with remote work as needed, with emphasis on rigorous biological sciences and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• 1+ year of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute biotechnology-related patent applications.
• Conduct examiner interviews and manage patent prosecution tasks.
• Arrange and conduct patentability, state-of-the-art, infringement, and validity searches.
• Prepare patentability opinions.

Skills

Biotech patent prosecution

Analytical & communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in biotech field

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent specializing in Biotech/Life Sciences for its Washington, DC office. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office and remote work as needed.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute biotechnology-related patent applications.
• Conduct examiner interviews and manage patent prosecution tasks.
• Arrange and conduct patentability, state-of-the-art, infringement, and validity searches.
• Prepare patentability opinions.

Requirements

• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• One or more years of recent patent prosecution experience in biotechnology.
• Strong academic credentials.

Education

• Advanced degree (Ph.D.) preferred in fields such as genetics, immunology, or molecular biology.
• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school (for attorney).

Certifications

• Admission to at least one state bar (for attorney).

Skills

• Expertise in biotechnology patent prosecution.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid remote work arrangement available.