Mid-level Intellectual Property Patent Agent

A law firm based in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Mid-level Intellectual Property Patent Agent to primarily focus on patent counseling, procurement, and opinions, with additional opportunities for licensing and enforcement. The ideal candidate will possess practical experience and an in-depth knowledge of Biology or Biotechnology, along with 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 law firm has two offices located in Wilmington and Philadelphia. Even though this firm only has two offices, they were ranked best law firm of the year in 2015. They continue to have a number of their lawyers ranked for best lawyers year after year. Some have had the title for ten years. The firm has been operating for over five years and they focus on trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, IP protection, patents, litigation and licensing.