Patent Agent Biotechnology

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is actively recruiting a talented and experienced Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of patent prosecution experience with a focus on biotechnology. The role involves patent prosecution, IP diligence, IP-transfer commercial transactions, and strategic IP business counseling. A graduate degree in biological science is required, and a PhD is preferred. The firm seeks a candidate with strong academic credentials, excellent references, and admission to the patent bar. A strong entrepreneurial mindset is also a plus.

Location:

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Duties:

• Manage patent prosecution for biotechnology clients.
• Conduct IP diligence for commercial transactions.
• Provide strategic counseling related to intellectual property business decisions.
• Draft and file patent applications, amendments, and responses to office actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to provide innovative IP solutions.
• Stay current with trends and developments in patent law and biotechnology.
• Maintain client relationships and guide clients on patent portfolio strategy.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in patent prosecution, with a focus on biotechnology.
• Admission to the U.S. patent bar is required.
• Strong experience in IP diligence and commercial transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex cases simultaneously.
• Proven track record of providing strategic IP counsel to clients.

Education:

• Graduate degree in biological science (required).
• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, genetics, or related field preferred.

Certifications:

• U.S. patent bar admission is required.

Skills:

• Expertise in patent prosecution, particularly in biotechnology-related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage complex legal documents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen.
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings account.
• Subsidized emergency child and elder care services.
• Family and medical leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Pre-tax transportation program.

Founded in the 1880s, this firms practice areas include Business & Finance, Employee Benefits, Estates, Litigation, Public Finance, Real Estate, and International Law. With offices throughout the U.S., the opportunities are endless for candidates with an eye on the future. Attorneys come from both top tier and local law schools. Perks include generous benefits and a free work out facility. We here that although these attorneys aren't particularly adventuresome in terms of practice area (relying on long-standing corporate clientele as their bread and butter), they are a friendly group. I hear that there is really no attitude as between partners and associates, who generally pitch in on files at the same level of responsibility and hard work.