Patent Agent Biotech

A law firm in the St. Louis Metro area is seeking a highly qualified Patent Agent to join its expanding Biotech team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field, with experience in handling patent matters. This position offers flexibility, allowing remote work for candidates with a minimum of four years of experience. The firm provides a collaborative environment and comprehensive benefits.

Duties:

• Assist in preparing, drafting, and prosecuting patent applications related to biotech innovations.
• Collaborate with scientists, inventors, and attorneys to manage patent portfolios.
• Conduct patentability searches and analyze prior art.
• Review and draft office action responses.
• Provide strategic advice on intellectual property protection for biotech inventions.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and validity analyses.

Requirements:

• Registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• At least two years of laboratory research experience in biotechnology-related fields.
• Strong understanding of patent law and biotech-related intellectual property matters.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Doctorate in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Antibody-related experience preferred.

Certifications:

• Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.

Skills:

• Strong technical expertise in biotechnology and related life sciences.
• Proficiency in patent prosecution processes and IP management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with scientists, inventors, and legal professionals.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexibility to work remotely for qualified candidates.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

This is an intellectual property powerhouse law firm. It provides legal services in all areas of IP, which includes patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Its clients range from high-tech startups to established technology companies, and from individual inventors to large public companies. Almost all of the firms lawyers are registered to practice before the patent bar, and some have advanced degrees in technical areas of science. The firm reportedly is a nice place to work, where lawyers enjoy the work and each others company. The workload at the firm is constant and busy, compensation is competitive and the quality of the assignments associates receive is interesting and high-end.