Verenium, a global leader in developing high-performance enzymes, is part of BASF – The Chemical Company BASF.
The company is seeking a Patent Agent to work in its San Diego offices.
The Patent Agent role is responsible for prosecution of part of the enzyme patent portfolio of GVF/N at the San Diego site (Verenium) under the oversight of a senior patent agent (IP Manager for Enzymes). The San Diego site has been designated as a global R&D Center for enzyme development pursuant to the Enzyme Roadmap, requiring on-site support on intellectual property matters.
On-site support for intellectual property matters needed as the San Diego site is designated as the global R&D center for Enzymes at BASF. In-house support preferred by R&D and Legal groups for both depth of support and cost savings. Other responsibilities include:
- Drafting and filing and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO and management of corresponding foreign cases
- Work closely with business, R&D project teams, and inventors to identify and articulate opportunities for patent protection
- Searching relevant databases for relevant art, review search results for patentability and landscaping purposes
- Supporting Patent attorneys in patentability and FTO analysis
- Responsibility to coordinate prosecution activities with Global IP Enzyme Strategy
Requirements
- Minimum of B.S. in relevant technical area (Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, etc).
- Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience in legal/intellectual property, including 4+ years of experience working on patent searching, drafting, and prosecution.
- Registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Self-starter as well as team player, working well with other patent practitioners and support staff.
- Must have excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and writing skills.
- Must have in-depth understanding of US patent law and general understanding of foreign patent laws, including Europe and Asia.
- Able to work effectively in a changing environment, prioritize demands, and use keen judgement. Experience in a corporate environment required, including experience working with various functional groups.
- Must be able to build strong and enduring client relationships.
- Proficiency with USPTO Electronic Filing System (EFS) and Public and Private PAIR system required.
- Patent searches with established databases required (e.g. GenomeQuest, PatBase).
Contact
Apply online using this link: http://jobs.basf.us/job/
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: San Diego, California