Description:
An International Complex Litigation Law Practice Firm is seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Advisor with patent prosecution experience to join our premier Life Sciences Patent Counseling and Prosecution Group. Qualified candidates must have experience representing pharma and life sciences companies in patent drafting, prosecution, due diligence, and freedom to operate investigations.Job Description:
Essential Job Functions:
- Drafting patent applications
- Managing domestic and international dockets
- Preparing responses to Office Actions
- Corresponding with foreign associates
- Formulating search strategies
- Analyzing patents in connection with due diligence or freedom to operate analyses, and evaluating patentable subject matter
- Performs any and all other duties as necessary and as assigned by your supervisor for efficient functioning of the Department, Office and Firm.
Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ideal candidate must have advanced degree in Biology, PhD preferred.
- Registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Prior work experience in a law firm and as a scientist strongly preferred.
