Freenome Holdings, Inc., a small corporation, is seeking a Patent Agent to work remotely. Freenome is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco that has pioneered the most comprehensive multiomics platform for early cancer detection.
Role Description/Responsibilities:
- Draft patent applications; analyze and respond to office actions
- Perform freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses
- Attend internal scientific meetings to monitor and capture innovation
- Collaborate closely with R&D to perform comprehensive searches of patent databases for invalidity, patentability, landscape, licensing, litigation risks, and freedom to operate
- Develop and maintain a broad understanding of the business, including Freenome’s research, products and product development, (licensed and/or acquired), and our existing IP portfolio
- Ensure detailed instructions are provided to researchers and inventors regarding legal requirements of a patentable invention. Assists in the construction of extensive invention disclosures.
- Perform extensive critical reviews of patents, patent applications, patent amendments, patent opinions, and other patent-related documents for technical accuracy and full protection of company inventions
- Assist the Director and business leaders on patent issues
- Research and make recommendations on new USPTO regulations or other changes related to patent prosecution
- Collaborate with outside patent attorneys and paralegals to draft and prosecute patent applications
Role Requirements:
- Doctorate in a life science discipline required
USPTO registration in good standing - At least five years of IP experience in biotech or IVD industry and/or law firm serving biotech or IVD clients with US and international prosecution
- Experience with NGS, genomics, proteomics technologies, and in-vitro diagnostics preferred
- Strong analytical and research skills, including experience with patent and non-patent literature databases
- Experience performing freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses
- Outstanding attention to detail combined with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate clearly across the organization
Apply online at:
https://careers.freenome.com/job?gh_jid=5869588002
Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Remote