About Us
At HR Talent Partners, we specialize in connecting exceptional talent with organizations that thrive on excellence. With a deep understanding of industry trends and a personalized approach, we are committed to helping businesses build dynamic teams while empowering professionals to advance their careers.
The Opportunity
About the Intellectual Property Patent Prosecution Section
Our patent practice offers comprehensive strategic counseling in patent law and practice that enables our clients to clarify goals, find solutions, and achieve results throughout the innovation lifecycle. Our patent attorneys and agents advise clients on obtaining and enforcing patent protection, licensing or acquiring patent rights, executing financing and other business transactions, and navigating the patent landscape in their various industries.
Responsibilities
Our Client is seeking a patent agent with a Ph.D. in the biological sciences to join our Boston headquarters. This person will perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis and due diligence. This person will work with clients on innovative and cutting-edge biotechnology to procure patent protection and build IP portfolios.
Manage patent portfolios and coordinate prosecution with foreign associates in various jurisdictions
Draft office action responses and prosecute patent applications
Work with scientists and inventors to draft patent applications
Assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents in various biology fields
Conduct patent-landscape and freedom-to-operate searches and assist with analysis
Work with investors to conduct IP diligence for potential investments
Assist with IP diligence on biotech initial public offerings and other capital markets transactions
Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at the company. Therefore, the firm encourages working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firms published guidelines.
Qualifications
USPTO admission required
Ph.D. degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related fields
Two Years Or More Of Patent Prosecution Experience Preferred
Experience drafting patent applications de novo from invention disclosure forms and/or inventor interviews with minimal supervision
Ability to present scientific concepts, analysis, reasoning and conclusions to scientists and non-scientists
Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, stay organized and exercise attention to detail
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team setting
Our Client is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington, DC.
The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $250,000. This position is bonus eligible.
Our Client offers a comprehensive benefits package.
How To Apply
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