Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Patent Agent registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and possesses a strong background in biological or pharmaceutical sciences. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of patent prosecution experience and exceptional analytical skills.

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
• Collaborate with attorneys and inventors to draft patent applications
• Manage patent portfolios and provide strategic guidance on intellectual property matters
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends

Requirements:

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• 5+ years of patent prosecution experience
• Ph.D. or M.S. focused in cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology, chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacy, or equivalent discipline
• Technical background in biological sciences and pharmaceutical sciences preferred
• Broad technical knowledge in relevant fields
• Excellent academic record
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Education:

• Ph.D. or M.S. in cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology, chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacy, or equivalent discipline

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Prior art searching
• Patent prosecution
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinking
• Communication skills

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.