PhD-Level Biotech Patent Prosecution Associate
$115k - $145kFull-time
Wintermeyer Ventures
About the Role
Join a growing life sciences practice at a boutique intellectual property law firm. You will work with senior patent attorneys to draft and prosecute biotech patent applications support clients through the patent process and help manage a growing caseload.
What Youll Do
- Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in biotechnology and life sciences.
- Respond to USPTO communications and participate in interviews with patent examiners.
- Review invention disclosures experimental results and scientific data with inventors and scientific teams.
- Conduct prior art searches and patentability analyses using patent search databases and prosecution tools.
- Prepare patent claim charts and support due diligence and freedom-to-operate projects.
- Engage directly with clients and inventors and mentor junior associates or support staff on prosecution matters.
What Were Looking For
- Zero to three years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology or life sciences including drafting and prosecuting PCT applications and foreign national filings.
- A PhD in a life sciences field such as biology biochemistry molecular biology genetics or immunology with strong technical coursework.
- A J.D. from an accredited law school; patent agent candidates are not being considered.
- USPTO registration or eligibility to sit for the patent bar.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience working directly with clients and communicating technical concepts to inventors.
- Experience mentoring junior associates or support staff in a patent prosecution setting.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range is $115000 to $145000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
This is a hybrid role with a primary location in San Diego California. The position may also be based in Pasadena or Long Beach California.
Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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