Patent Prosecution Patent Agent - Junior to Midlevel

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

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP, a leading international law firm and one of Fortune's Best Places to Work, seeks a Patent Prosecution Patent Agent in multiple offices. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients and an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology, with USPTO admission.

The role includes US and foreign practice, opinions, due diligence, licensing, and litigation support.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients.
• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology.
• Admitted to the USPTO.
• Experience with US and foreign patent office practice, opinions, due diligence, licensing, and litigation support.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications for life sciences technologies.
• Provide opinions and diligence related to patent strategies.
• Support licensing discussions, client counseling, and litigation support.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Life sciences

Drafting patent applications

Client counseling

Education

Advanced degree in biology/chemistry/biotechnology

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