Biotech Patent Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Premier National Life Sciences Intellectual Property Practice

LA/SF

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Agent or Patent Attorney to join its growing Intellectual Property practice. The successful candidate will work with innovative biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical organizations, diagnostics developers, and research institutions protecting breakthrough technologies across molecular biology, molecular diagnostics, and other cutting-edge life sciences platforms.

This position offers sophisticated patent prosecution work, direct client interaction, strategic portfolio counseling, and the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized life sciences intellectual property practitioners.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
  
• Develop and manage strategic patent portfolios for biotechnology and life sciences clients.
  
• Advise clients on patent strategy, portfolio development, and intellectual property protection.
  
• Collaborate directly with inventors, scientists, and in-house intellectual property teams.
  
• Conduct patentability assessments and support freedom-to-operate, validity, and related intellectual property analyses.
  
• Utilize patent research resources to support prosecution and portfolio management.
  
• Work closely with attorneys and technical professionals on sophisticated domestic and international patent matters.
  

Technical Focus

The practice includes a broad range of biotechnology innovations, including:

• Molecular Biology
  
• Molecular Diagnostics
  
• Genomics
  
• Immunology
  
• Diagnostic Technologies
  
• Gene Editing Technologies
  
• Nucleic Acid Technologies
  
• Life Sciences Research Tools
  
• Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (preferred)
  

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Join an established national intellectual property practice serving innovative biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and life sciences organizations.
  
• Work on sophisticated patent portfolios involving emerging molecular technologies and next-generation life sciences innovations.
  
• Significant client interaction and responsibility from the outset.
  
• Collaborative environment with experienced life sciences practitioners.
  
• Outstanding long-term career growth and partnership potential.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in biotechnology within a law firm environment.
  
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, or another closely related life sciences discipline strongly preferred.
  
• Candidates with a bachelor's degree and substantial post-graduate laboratory or biotechnology industry experience will also be considered.
  
• Registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required.
  
• Experience managing sophisticated biotechnology patent portfolios.
  
• Strong familiarity with patent research resources and intellectual property portfolio strategy.
  
• Excellent scientific, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
  

Benefits

• Expected compensation: Approximately $200,000–$240,000 , depending on experience, technical background, education, and overall qualifications.
  
• Performance-based bonus opportunities, including productivity, business development, and merit-based incentives.
  
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  
• Profit-sharing retirement program.
  
• Generous paid time off.
  
• Flexible reimbursement benefits supporting employee health and well-being.
  
• Professional development opportunities and long-term career advancement.