Patent Agent - Life Sciences

BCG Attorney Search; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA / HSA

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Patent Agent to join the Intellectual Property team in California. The role involves managing biotechnology and pharmaceutical patent portfolios, working with attorneys, clients, and inventors to prepare and prosecute patent applications.

The position requires a Ph.D. in a life sciences field and USPTO admission, with a minimum of five years of patent prosecution experience in therapeutics.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or related life sciences discipline.
• Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (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, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Support strategic portfolio management.
• Collaborate with clients and inventors on intellectual property strategies.
• Coordinate with foreign counsel on international prosecution matters.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritization

Collaboration

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 collaborate with attorneys, clients, and inventors to manage 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, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Support strategic portfolio management.
• Collaborate with clients and inventors on 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

• USPTO admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and detail-oriented abilities.
• Excellent communication and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and independent work capability.

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.