Patent Agent (Molecular Biology)
About The Position
DLA Piper is seeking a Patent Agent with 3-5 years of experience to join its Patent Development and Strategy Group for its Boston, Philadelphia, DC, San Diego or Palo Alto office. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, with a specific requirement for experience and a degree in molecular biology or a related subject area. Candidates with litigation, opinion, licensing, patent due diligence, and/or patent prosecution experience are preferred. All candidates must be registered with the USPTO. Interested candidates should apply online and submit a resume along with specific writing samples: at least one application to the USPTO and at least one response to the USPTO in each of the chemical and electrical or mechanical arts.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
- A degree in molecular biology or related scientific discipline
- Registration with the USPTO
- 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.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
- Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
- Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
- Comply with firm policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.
Nice To Haves
- Litigation experience
- Opinion experience
- Licensing experience
- Patent due diligence experience
- Patent prosecution experience
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.
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
