Patent Prosecution - Patent Agent (Biotech)

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentorship opportunities

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a motivated Patent Agent (Biotech) with a Ph.D. to focus on patent prosecution in Boston. This role involves managing patent portfolios, drafting applications, and collaborating with scientists to shape cutting-edge biotech IP. The position offers a competitive salary range from $150,000 to $250,000, including bonuses and benefits. Join a firm dedicated to innovation and professional growth with a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• USPTO admission required.
• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience preferred.
• Experience drafting patent applications from invention disclosure forms.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent portfolios and coordinate prosecution efforts.
• Draft office action responses and prosecute patent applications.
• Conduct patent-landscape searches and assist with analysis.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Communication of complex scientific concepts

Collaboration with scientists and inventors

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field

Job description

Overview

Patent Prosecution – Patent Agent (Biotech)

We are seeking a highly motivated Patent Agent with a Ph.D. in the biological sciences to join our Intellectual Property client in the Boston office. In this role, you will focus on patent prosecution within the biotechnology sector. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge biotech innovations and assist clients in building robust intellectual property portfolios.

Experience & Location

Experience: 2+ Years

Location: Boston, MA

Firm: Leading Law Firm

Key Responsibilities

• Manage patent portfolios and coordinate prosecution efforts with foreign associates across various jurisdictions.
• Draft office action responses and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with scientists and inventors to draft patent applications.
• Assess scientific literature, patents, and patent application documents in various biology-related fields.
• Conduct patent-landscape and freedom-to-operate searches and assist with the analysis.
• Support IP diligence for biotech investments, including initial public offerings (IPOs) and other capital markets transactions.

Qualifications

• USPTO admission required.
• Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience preferred.
• Experience drafting patent applications from invention disclosure forms and/or inventor interviews with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to both scientists and non-scientists.

Why Join

• Challenging Work: Work on innovative biotechnology-related patent matters and assist with shaping cutting-edge IP portfolios.
• Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $150,000 to $250,000, with bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Career Growth: Access to mentorship and opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
• Flexible Location: Work from our client's Boston office with a hybrid work model (60% in-office presence).

Apply Now

Interested candidates should submit the following to [e-mail]

• Resume
• Relevant experience and case history

Join a firm committed to excellence in intellectual property law and take the next step in your career.

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