Patent Prosecution Patent Agent

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent in Washington, D.C. with at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience, particularly for life sciences clients. The role covers U.S.

and foreign patent office practice, opinion work, due diligence, licensing, and client counseling. Duties include drafting and prosecuting patent applications, engaging in patent office practices, conducting opinions and due diligence, and providing litigation support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Experience with life sciences clients preferred.
• Admitted to the USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Engage in U.S. and foreign patent office practices.
• Conduct opinion work and due diligence.
• Provide litigation support and client counseling.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Life sciences knowledge

Strong academic credentials

Education

Advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotechnical discipline

Job description

A law firm seeks a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in patent prosecution, particularly with life sciences clients. This role involves U.S. and foreign patent office practice, opinion work, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Engage in U.S. and foreign patent office practices.
• Conduct opinion work and due diligence.
• Provide litigation support and client counseling.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Experience with life sciences clients preferred.
• Admitted to the USPTO.

Education

• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotechnical discipline.

Certifications

• USPTO admission.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials.
• Proficiency in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive environment.
• Engage in sophisticated matters at local and national levels.

This opportunity is being presented by BCG Attorney Search, a legal recruiting firm focused exclusively on placing attorneys in permanent positions with law firms.

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