Patent Prosecution Attorney (Life Sciences)

Jobot Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 272,214,000 - 286,541,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney for an AI-enabled law firm in Los Angeles. The role involves preparing and filing domestic and international patent applications in biotech, pharma, chemistry, and medical devices, while managing prosecution before USPTO and foreign offices.

Candidates should have a JD, active USPTO Patent Attorney registration, and a current license to practice law. Minimum 5 years of life sciences patent experience preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school is required.
• Active registration as a Patent Attorney with the USPTO.
• Active and in-good-standing license to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file domestic and international patent applications across life sciences sectors.
• Manage all stages of patent prosecution before USPTO and other offices.
• Draft and respond to office actions, and other patent office correspondence.
• Develop prosecution strategies to maximize patent protection and portfolio growth.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity and landscape analyses.
• Advise on continuation, divisional, reissue, and international filing strategies.
• Collaborate with inventors and cross-functional teams to translate innovations into patent applications.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Legal analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Portfolio strategy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active USPTO Patent Attorney registration

Active and in-good-standing license to practice law

Job description

Patent Prosecution Attorney for an AI-enabled law firm

Salary: $95 - $100 per hour

A bit about us

We're a full service, New England law firm with a strong patent practice.

Why join us?

• Work as many hours as you need
• Great reputation
• Consistent flow of business
• AI enabled firm

Job Details

Patent Prosecution & Strategy

• Prepare and file domestic and international patent applications involving biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, medical devices, and related life sciences technologies.
• Manage all stages of the patent prosecution process before the USPTO and relevant foreign patent offices.
• Draft and respond to office actions, appeals, restriction requirements, and other patent office correspondence.
• Develop prosecution strategies designed to maximize patent protection, strengthen claim scope, and support client portfolio growth.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and landscape analyses as needed.
• Advise clients regarding continuation, divisional, reissue, and international filing strategies.

Scientific and Legal Collaboration

• Work closely with inventors, scientists, researchers, clinicians, and product development teams to understand complex innovations.
• Translate sophisticated scientific concepts into clear, accurate, and effective patent applications and legal arguments.
• Evaluate experimental data, scientific literature, technical disclosures, and invention records.
• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-functional intellectual property matters, including litigation, licensing, due diligence, technology transfer, and commercialization.
• Assist clients in aligning patent strategy with clinical, regulatory, research, and commercial objectives.

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensing

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active registration as a Patent Attorney with the USPTO.
• Active and in-good-standing license to practice law.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of patent prosecution experience, preferably focused on life sciences technologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full patent prosecution lifecycle, including drafting, filing, office action responses, examiner interviews, and portfolio strategy.
• Experience handling patent matters involving biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, diagnostics, medical devices, or related technologies.

Technical Background

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacology, Immunology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong understanding of scientific principles and developments within the life sciences industry.
• Ability to evaluate complex scientific data and communicate technical concepts clearly and accurately.

Professional Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, scientific, and legal reasoning abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, scientists, inventors, and business professionals.
• Comfortable working in a flexible, fast-paced, and assignment-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree, including an MS, PhD, PharmD, or MD.
• Experience with international patent prosecution and global patent portfolio management.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics, or research-based organizations.
• Familiarity with Hatch-Waxman matters, biologics, biosimilars, patent term extension, Orange Book listings, or regulatory exclusivity issues.
• Experience conducting intellectual property due diligence in connection with licensing, financing, mergers, acquisitions, or other transactions.
• Established relationships within the life sciences, academic research, or intellectual property communities.
• Prior experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams involving scientific, legal, regulatory, clinical, and business professionals.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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