I.P. Patent Agent Life Sciences

We are seeking a technology advisor or patent agent with 2-3 years of experience for our life sciences patent practice in our Silicon Valley Boston New York or Washington DC offices. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. (or M.D. with research experience) in Cellular & Molecular Biology Immunology Genetics Biochemistry Bioengineering or a related field to join our busy life sciences patent prosecution and counseling practice as a technology advisor or patent agent. Duties include but are not limited to: conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses; analyze patents and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution counseling and litigation; draft patent applications and responses to office actions; and participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO. Must have superb technical written and verbal communication skills. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology is required. The individual must possess initiative be a fast learner and work well with others. Must be a registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent. This is a full-time position with in-office requirements of at least three days a week. Law school tuition assistance is available to qualified patent agent candidates.

To apply the candidate must complete our online application and include a cover letter resume full academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate transcripts) and two writing samples (1. an application drafted by the candidate and 2. an office action response with persuasive argument drafted by the candidate).

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Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical emotional and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare Life Insurance Health Savings Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

The anticipated range for this position is:

Depending on the role the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors including without limitation the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and if applicable the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.