Patent Agent - Life Sciences

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Generous PTO

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property team in California. The role involves preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications for biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients, with collaboration across attorneys, clients, and inventors.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in a life sciences field and USPTO admission, plus 5+ years of patent prosecution experience in therapeutics. Portfolio management and client counseling experience are preferred.

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, 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 skills

Communication

Multitasking

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.