Senior Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in Plano, TX, is seeking a Senior Patent Agent with a robust background in patent prosecution and a technical focus in biological or pharmaceutical sciences. The ideal candidate will be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and possess a Ph.D. or M.S. in a relevant technical field.

Duties:

• Conduct prior art searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patents and scientific papers to assist with patent preparation, prosecution, and counseling.
• Manage patent portfolios and develop patent strategy.
• Provide technical expertise in cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology, chemistry, organic chemistry, or pharmacy.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to assess intellectual property needs and objectives.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Stay current with developments in patent law and regulations.

Requirements:

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• 10+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Ph.D. or M.S. in cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology, chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacy, or related field.
• Technical background in biological sciences and pharmaceutical sciences preferred.
• Experience conducting prior art searches and analyzing patents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and fluency in English.
• Excellent academic record.

Education:

• Ph.D. or M.S. in a relevant technical field.

Certifications:

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Patent prosecution.
• Prior art search and analysis.
• Patent portfolio management.
• Patent strategy development.
• Technical expertise in biological or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.