Patent Prosecution Patent Agent - Junior to Midlevel

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

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Co. US LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent to join our US offices. The role requires at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience for life sciences clients, with drafting and prosecuting patent applications and an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology.

USPTO admission is required. Salary ranges from $150,000 to $225,000. This position offers opportunities to work on both local and national matters, with a collaborative environment and exposure

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients.
• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotechnical discipline.
• Must be admitted to the USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications for life sciences inventions.
• Provide opinions, due diligence, licensing, and litigation support on life sciences projects.
• Counsel clients on patent strategy and portfolio development.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Life sciences

Draft patent applications

Client counseling

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences

USPTO registered

Job description

Job Description

One of Fortune’s Best Places to Work, Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent in multiple offices. We have created a firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients and mutual respect.

We are seeking a patent agent with at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience working with life sciences clients. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and an advanced degree in a biology, chemistry or a biotechnical discipline. The position will entail U.S. and foreign patent office practice as well as opinion work, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling on a variety of life sciences focused projects. Candidates must be admitted to the USPTO.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive working environment while handling sophisticated matters at both a local and a national level. Follow our Linked In Page or view the Firm Overview on our website for more information.

Salary Range: $150,000 to $225,000