Patent Agent (Molecular Biology)

Job Description

Job Description

Patent Agent (Molecular Biology)

Locations: Boston, MA; Palo Alto, CA; Philadelphia, PA; San Diego, CA; Washington, DC

Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent to join a leading global law firm’s Patent Development and Strategy Group. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, a degree in molecular biology or a related scientific discipline, and registration with the USPTO.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications and responses to USPTO office actions.

• Collaborate with attorneys on patent preparation and prosecution matters.

• Prepare instructions to foreign patent agents in response to office actions.

• Conduct patentability studies and prepare related assessments.

• Provide technical support for opinions, due diligence projects, and litigation.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant products and technical developments.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications.

• Bachelor's degree in molecular biology or a related scientific discipline; a master's degree is preferred.

• Registration with the USPTO.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, research, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in patent litigation, opinions, licensing, patent due diligence, and/or patent prosecution.

Compensation: $120,000–$225,000 annually, depending on geographic market, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.