Senior Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in Tysons Corner, VA, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Patent Agent registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The ideal candidate should possess a Ph.D. or M.S. in cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology, chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacy, or equivalent discipline. This role requires a solid technical background in the biological and pharmaceutical sciences and extensive patent prosecution experience.

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 strategic approaches for portfolio management.
• Provide expertise in patent strategy development.

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 equivalent discipline.
• Broad technical knowledge in relevant fields.
• Excellent academic record.
• Written and verbal communication skills, including fluency in English.

Preferred:

• Technical background in the biological sciences and pharmaceutical sciences.
• Experience with patent portfolio management.
• Strong analytical skills.

Education:

• Ph.D. or M.S. in relevant fields.

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Patent prosecution
• Prior art searching
• Portfolio management
• Strategic planning
• Written and verbal communication
• Analytical reasoning