Patent Prosecution Patent Agent - Junior to Midlevel

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

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent in the Palo Alto area. The role requires at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients and an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotech.

You must be admitted to the USPTO and prepared for US/foreign patent office work, opinions, due diligence, licensing, and client counseling on complex life sciences matters.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications experience.
• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotech.
• Admitted to the USPTO.
• Experience with U.S. and foreign patent office practice and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Provide opinions, due diligence and licensing support.
• Assist with litigation support and client counseling on life sciences projects.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Life sciences domain

Client counseling

Education

Master's degree in Biology or Chemistry

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