**Must answer application questions for this job opening to be considered for this hybrid position**
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Technical Advisor or Patent Agent with 2-5 years of experience to join our team for our client's Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group, Patent Development and Strategy Subgroup for the This position is open to the Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Reston, San Diego, Palo Alto, and Seattle offices. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. Candidates who have litigation, opinions, licensing, patent due diligence, and/or trademark experience are preferred, but not required. Candidates must have at least a bachelor's degree in molecular biology, graduate / PhD level preferred. All candidates must be registered with the USPTO.
Responsibilities
- Drafts patent applications.
- Drafts responses to USPTO office actions.
- Works closely with attorneys for patent preparation and prosecution.
- Drafts instructions to foreign patent agents in response to office actions.
- Maintains a detailed understanding of products and technical developments.
- Conducts patentability studies and drafts related assessments.
- Provides technical support for opinions, diligence projects and litigation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills
Must have excellent communication and research skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail as well as excellent analytical skills. Must be able to understand and resolve complex issues and situations.
Minimum Education
- 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree
- Molecular Biology degree
Preferred Education
Certificates
- Registration with the USPTO
Experience
- 2+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
- Prior experience in a large or mid-sized law firm preferred.
- Litigation, opinions, licensing, patent due diligence, and/or trademark experience preferred.
Essential Job Expectations
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
- Foster positive work relationships;
- Comply with all firm policies and practices;
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you registered with the USPTO?
- Do you have at least two years of patent prosecution experience?
- Do you have prior experience working at a large or mid-sized law firm? If so, what is the name of the firm(s) and how many attorneys were working at the firm?
- Do you have at least a bachelor's level degree in Molecular Biology? If so, please advise.
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
