Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a highly skilled and experienced Patent Agent to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and possess a solid technical background in biological or pharmaceutical sciences. This role requires exceptional analytical abilities and a proven track record in patent prosecution.

Job 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.
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications.
• Collaborate with inventors and scientists to understand and protect innovations.
• Provide strategic patent advice to clients regarding their intellectual property portfolios.
• Stay updated with advancements in relevant technical fields.
• Prepare and review patent opinions, including invalidity, non-infringement, and freedom to operate opinions.
• Assist in due diligence for patent-related transactions.

Requirements

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Minimum of 5+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in biological or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Experience conducting prior art searches and analyzing patents and scientific papers.
• Excellent academic record.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including fluency in English.

Education

• Ph.D. or M.S. in one or more of the following areas: cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology, chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacy, or a related technical field.

Certifications

• Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency in patent preparation, prosecution, and counseling.

Job Location

• Costa Mesa, CA

The Orange County law practice is a recently opened office. There are twenty-four adept lawyers staffed at the legal practice. Areas of concentration consist of intellectual property, technology transactions, corporate, and litigation services. Significant practice disciplines served include in-bound Asian work and venture-funded corporate matters. A key practice industry served is technology.