Patent Agent - Life Sciences

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending and health savings

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) profit-sharing program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property team in California, with opportunities in Orange County or other CA offices. The role supports development, protection, and strategic management of IP portfolios for biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients.

You will prepare and prosecute US and international patent applications, draft responses to USPTO actions, and collaborate with inventors and foreign counsel to advance clients' IP strategies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or related life sciences.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Minimum of five years of patent prosecution experience in the therapeutics space.
• Experience with patent portfolio management and client counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Draft responses to USPTO office actions.
• Conduct patentability, prior art, freedom-to-operate, and patent landscape analyses.
• Support strategic portfolio management.
• Collaborate with clients and inventors to develop IP strategies.
• Coordinate with foreign counsel on international prosecution matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Professionalism

Multitasking

Independence

Collaborative

Education

Ph.D. in life sciences

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property team in Orange County or other California offices. The Patent Agent will support the development, protection, and strategic management of intellectual property portfolios for biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Draft responses to USPTO office actions.
• Conduct patentability, prior art, freedom-to-operate, and patent landscape analyses.
• Support strategic portfolio management.
• Collaborate with clients and inventors to develop intellectual property strategies.
• Coordinate with foreign counsel on international prosecution matters.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or related life sciences discipline.
• Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Minimum of five years of patent prosecution experience in the therapeutics space.
• Experience with patent portfolio management and client counseling preferred.

Education

• Ph.D. in relevant life sciences field.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives.
• 401(k) profit-sharing program.
• Generous paid time off package.