Patent Prosecution Agent — Life Sciences (Junior)

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent in multiple offices. The role requires at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients and an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotechnical discipline. The candidate must be admitted to the USPTO.

The position involves U.S. and foreign office practice, opinion work, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling on life sciences projects at local and national

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients.
• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotechnology.
• Admitted to the USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications for life sciences inventions.
• Provide opinion work, due diligence, licensing, and litigation support on life sciences projects.
• Counsel clients and manage matters at both local and national levels.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Drafting patent applications

Life sciences focus

Education

Advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotechnology

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent in multiple offices. The role requires at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients and an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotechnical discipline. The candidate must be admitted to the USPTO.

The position involves U.S. and foreign office practice, opinion work, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling on life sciences projects at local and national