Patent Agent - Life Sciences

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing programs

Law school tuition assistance for qualified candidates

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a patent agent for their life sciences patent practice in several locations including New York, New York. The candidate will join a dynamic team focused on patent prosecution and counseling, requiring a Ph.D. or M.D. and relevant experience.

The role involves conducting prior art searches, analyzing patents, and drafting applications, among other responsibilities. The position offers attractive benefits including healthcare, tuition assistance, and wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in patent practice.
• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology.
• Initiative and ability to work well with others.
• Registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patents and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO.

Skills

Strong analytical and research skills

Excellent communication and drafting abilities

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. in relevant scientific field

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a patent agent for their life sciences patent practice in Silicon Valley, Boston, New York, or Washington, D.C. The candidate will join a dynamic team focused on patent prosecution and counseling.

Duties

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patents and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in patent practice.
• Ph.D. or M.D. with research experience in Cellular & Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related field.
• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology.
• Initiative and ability to work well with others.
• Registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Education

• Ph.D. or M.D. in relevant scientific field.

Certifications

• USPTO patent agent registration or eligibility.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication and drafting abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Healthcare and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.
• Law school tuition assistance for qualified candidates.