Mid-level Intellectual Property Patent Agent

A law firm in Wilmington, DE, is seeking a Mid-level Intellectual Property Patent Agent to primarily engage in patent counseling, procurement, and opinions, with additional opportunities for licensing and enforcement. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. or MS in a biology discipline and have a minimum of 4 years of patent prosecution experience.

Duties:

• Counsel clients on effective IP strategy options.
• Engage in patent procurement activities, including preparation and prosecution of complex patent applications.
• Prosecute a global patent portfolio across multiple jurisdictions by coordinating with foreign patent counsel.
• Consult with inventors, technical experts, and patent portfolio managers.
• Conduct IP related due diligence for opinions, including patentability, freedom to operate, and infringement and invalidity analyses.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or MS in a biology discipline (e.g., molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, or biotechnology).
• Good standing in the bar(s) where licensed to practice law if an attorney.
• Active USPTO Registration.

Experience:

• 4+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications, managing global patent portfolios, client counseling, and opinion development.

Skills:

• Superior academic record.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Superior technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

This firm focuses on disputes and investigations. They are focused on what is behind the dispute, and are ready for trial. The firm is free of conflicts and is able to advocate in a wide variety of situations. The firm's sole focus is disputes and investigations, which it handles throughout the Americas, Asia (including Hong Kong), the Caribbean and Europe. This firm focuses on conducting arbitrations, litigation, and investigations. The firm possesses both global resources and local market experience, which allows it to pursue positions aggressively for its clients.