Senior Patent Agent – Corporation – San Jose, CA (hybrid)

November 7, 2023- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

Takara Bio USA, Inc., a small corporation, is seeking a Senior Patent Agent to work in San Jose, CA

Roles and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility for managing communications with outside counsel; taking the lead in providing guidance to counsel on the preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications so as to best match claims to our products and strategy.
Works with R&D to assess patentability of new inventions; assist in drafting and reviewing related invention disclosures and drafting provisional patent applications.
Review and prepare freedom-to-operate opinions on 3rd party IP in collaboration with outside counsel, as necessary. Undertakes proactive reviews, where necessary.
Responsible for assigning products to relevant licenses for royalty reporting purposes.
Actively guide senior management in evaluating licensing and business transactions based on review of relevant IP.
Proposes strategies for developing the Company’s patent portfolio based on strong understanding of the Company’s technologies and those of its competitors.
Provide periodic training to Company employees regarding the protection of intellectual property.
Maintain knowledge of relevant laws, regulations or statutes affecting the Company’s intellectual property.
Proposes IP expenditure budgets, based on agreed strategy. Assist in managing expenses to budget.
This position may have supervisory responsibilities.A Ph.D. in a life-science discipline required; molecular biology and NGS experience preferred.
Must be a USPTO registered Patent Agent.
A minimum of 6 years’ experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications and conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate searches both at a law firm and within a company environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead IP reviews with key internal stakeholders.
Ability to suggest strategies for internal IP based on understanding of external IP and company’s technology position in the market.
Skilled in preparing, filing, and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications.
Strong advocacy skills in connection with patent prosecution.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and effectively manage priorities so as to meet tight deadlines.
Independent and self-motivated, with a strong sense of urgency and ability to drive a project to completion.
Excellent oral and written communication skills – must be able to communicate clearly both within the organization and externally to drive projects forward.
Highly effective analytical and problem-solving skills, including excellent attention to detail.
Collaborative personality with strong interpersonal skills.
Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

Apply online at:
https://jobapply.page.link/ZiK5L

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: San Jose, CA (hybrid)

Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property – Corporation – Menlo Park, CA

October 24, 2023- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Intellectual Property, Tech - Biotech, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

GRAIL, a small corporation, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to work in Menlo Park, CA.

Roles and Requirements:

As the Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, you will support all aspects of GRAIL’s global Intellectual Property portfolio strategy, with a focus on patent preparation and prosecution in the life sciences and bioinformatics spaces. This role is based in Menlo Park, CA requiring an on site presence of two days or more a week. This role requires periodic travel, including travel to our affiliate GRAIL location in Raleigh, NC.

You will:

Report directly to the Head of Intellectual Property and lead a team of IP professionals/attorneys to develop and implement strategic IP plans and initiatives Assist in the implementation of IP programs and strategies in line with GRAIL’s business priorities and goals, with a focus on strategic US and ex-US patent filings and prosecution.

Collaborate with research and product development teams to identify and capture high value innovation, and identify the best forms of IP protection for such innovation

Manage internal and external resources for the preparation, filing, prosecution, strategy and management of U.S. and international patent and trademark portfolios

Partner with R&D and commercial business units as an IP generalist, including monitoring and analyzing competitive intellectual property and product offerings, coordinating patent landscape searches and analyses, and supporting corporate IP awareness through IP training

Your background should include:

10+ years experience practicing international patent prosecution, with prior in-house experience preferred
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree, admittance to California bar and in good standing, and registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Demonstrated success managing direct reports
Technical background and advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., biochemistry or molecular biology, ideally, with at least some bioinformatics and/or data science experience)
Demonstrated experience and track record of success building and maintaining a global intellectual property and patent portfolio
Experience in preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, and providing patentability, validity, and infringement assessments
Experience with global patent prosecution, patent appeals, post-grant proceedings, and European opposition proceedings
Ability to set priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines required and to flexibly change priorities as needed
Strong ability communicate complex patent and technical issues to management
Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to prioritize projects
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Apply online at:
https://jobs.lever.co/grailbio/59b7fdd6-95cd-4f76-aed1-2793d21cb499

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Menlo Park, CA

Pipeline Intellectual Property Manager – Non-Profit – St. Louis, MO

October 12, 2023- US - Midwest, Emp - Non-Profit, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science

Bill and Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One) is seeking a Pipeline Intellectual Property Manager to work in St. Louis, MO

Life Sciences & Chemical Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Remote

October 8, 2023- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Mannava & Kang, P.C. is boutique intellectual property firm in Fairfax, VA, looking for a patent attorney/agent to prepare and prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including several Fortune 500 companies. It is preferred that applicants have at least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, biotechnology or equivalent fields, and at least 4+ years of patent prosecution experience. Patent examining experience at the USPTO is a plus.

Intellectual Property Attorney – Law Firm – Indianapolis, IN and Austin, TX

September 16, 2023- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Reichel Stohry Dean LLP, a 4-attorney firm with partners in Indianapolis, IN and Austin, TX, is seeking experienced intellectual property attorneys who have at least 4 years of solid trademark and/or patent experience to join the firm’s fast-growing patent prosecution, trademark prosecution, and intellectual property litigation practices. While the ideal candidate would have experience in all facets of the intellectual property practice, we are open to candidates whose practices are focused on: (a) mostly patent prosecution; (b) both patent and trademark prosecution; or (c) both trademark prosecution and intellectual property litigation.

IP Specialist – Corporation – Auckland, New Zealand

August 18, 2023New Zealand, Tech - Biotech, Work - Intellectual Property

Ruminant Biotech Corp Ltd (RBT) has one purpose, to make a big difference in climate change by materially reducing the amount of methane put into the atmosphere by ruminant livestock (Cattle, Sheep, Deer, Goats).

We are at the cutting edge of biotech, developing slow-release products to put inside ruminant animals to eliminate methane production. This is a challenging design problem, involving the intersection of both materials’ science and chemistry. Protecting the IP, we develop is very important to us, and we need a top specialist to drive this exciting work.

The Role

Primary Duties include:

Driving Patent prosecution, including formulating responses to office actions (in conjunction with RBT’s external patent counsel).
Drafting Patent applications.
Overseeing preparation of invention disclosures.
Patent portfolio development, including working closely with the R&D Team to develop patents and drive the data required for their prosecution.
Working with RBT’s external IP Attorneys in New Zealand, Australia, the EU and the US to develop a coherent global patent strategy.
Assisting with licensing agreements for RBT’s IP.
Managing IP defence.
Monitoring competitor activities and new developments in the patent landscape.
Highlighting risks and opportunities to the CEO and R&D Committee of the Board.

Qualified candidates will have:

2-7 years of experience in patent application preparation and prosecution, with experience in pharmaceuticals, animal health, biotech, or life sciences a plus; and
A strong science background, with a BSc or equivalent qualification.
Experience in preparing invention disclosures, patent applications and office action replies.
Experience in developing and managing a global portfolio of patents and keeping it in good standing.
Experience in developing search strategies for freedom to operate investigations and analyzing the search results to assess potential third-party risks.
Being a qualified New Zealand patent attorney is a positive but is not essential, but you will need to be able to work/apply for a visa to work in New Zealand.

What we are looking for:

Extensive experience managing Intellectual Property or a qualified and practiced Patent Attorney.
Agile and responsive.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Motivated and driven to deliver results.

Benefits:

Join a highly innovative company with exciting technology and huge potential to solve a critical global challenge.
A purpose driven company culture, you’ll be helping make a genuine difference.
Competitive remuneration package.
Scope to grow and develop as the company does.
High degree of autonomy within a flexible working environment.

To Apply:

Email your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to: Emma Hunter, Legal Counsel emma.hunter@ruminantbiotech.com or to discuss this opportunity further, please call Emma Hunter on +64 21 753 701. Applications close 5pm Friday 1 September 2023.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Patent Attorney – Corporation – Santa Monica, CA

July 27, 2023- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Attorney

Pushing the frontier of solid cancer therapy, Neogene Therapeutics is a global, clinical stage biotechnology company built on the premise of innovation and novel paradigm-changing science. Using tumor mutation profiles to engineer fully individualized T cell therapies, Neogene is bringing new hope to address the current limitations of treatments available today.

We offer the opportunity to join a highly dynamic biotech with locations in Amsterdam, Netherlands and in Santa Monica, CA. You can expect a collaborative environment created by a team with deep scientific expertise and an industrial track-record in T cell therapies.

Neogene values pro-active team-players who pursue their goals with dedication, endurance, and a daring mindset. If you share our commitment to make a difference to patients in need, we can provide an exciting opportunity for your career.

Position Summary:

Neogene is seeking a diverse Patent Attorney is responsible for building and supporting the IP function of the organization by the drafting and prosecution of patent applications, general IP portfolio maintenance, and providing local IP support to all U.S. based science and legal functions. Additional obligations will include supporting the broader IP function of Neogene commensurate with the experience and interest of the selected candidate. This role is based in Santa Monica, CA and directly report to the Vice President, Intellectual Property in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities:

Drafts and files patent applications in coordination with outside counsel: including first provisional and PCT applications.
Handles all aspects of ongoing patent prosecution, including formulating strategy for office action responses.
Works with science teams to identify patentable inventions and coordinate preparation of data packages.
Coordinates with parent company (AstraZeneca) on docketing and administrative matters.
Coordinates with other members of the legal team to support IP review of contract and related matters.
Works with collaborators on in-licensed patent portfolios, including the oversight of third-party filing and prosecution.
Supports due diligence activities through preparation of patent portfolio summaries and review of third-party patent portfolios.
Conducts or coordinates freedom-to-operate and landscape review activities.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Coordinates with parent company (AstraZeneca) on all IP matters including prosecution, docketing, and administration.
Drafts and files patent applications in coordination with outside counsel: including first provisional and PCT applications.
Manages ongoing patent prosecution.
Partners with science teams to identify patentable inventions and coordinate preparation of data packages.
Coordinates with other members of the legal team to support IP review of contract and related matters.
Works with collaborators on in-licensed patent portfolios, including the oversight of third-party filing and prosecution.
Performs patent searches and initial analysis of results for patentability, landscape, and FTO.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Familiar with USPTO services and software.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
Demonstrated experience with statistics software (preferably Prism).
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
Preferred location is LA area however remote applicants with these qualifications will be considered.
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Santa Monica, CA is $170,000 to $230,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc.

Note: At this time, Neogene is not sponsoring VISAs

At Neogene we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. Neogene is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply online at:
https://www.neogene.com/careers/?gh_jid=4147989101

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Santa Monica, CA

Patent Agent or Associate Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, VA

July 20, 2023- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Marbury Law Group, PLLC, a mid-sized firm is hiring patent attorneys and patent agents with experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, wireless communication systems, or electromechanical systems; semiconductor devices and processing; and chemistry, biochemistry, and/or pharmaceuticals. The positions will focus mainly on virtual meetings with inventors to receive invention disclosures and drafting of patent applications, and prosecution of patent applications before the USPTO. We are looking for registered U.S. patent attorneys or agents with at least a B.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or chemistry. However, candidates with a B.S. or advanced degree in other technical fields such as physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or biology will be considered, particularly with work experience in the areas of interest. Ideally, candidates will have at least 2-3 years experience drafting new patent applications and prosecuting existing patent applications.

Patent Scientist/Agent – Corporation – Remote

July 14, 2023- US - Telecommute, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

Genective, a JV between two leading global seeds companies, Limagrain and KWS, is looking for a part-time Corporate Counsel for our fast-growing team in the U.S. The Patent Scientist/Agent is a direct report of the VP of Research and CSO. The working location can be anywhere in continental U.S. with locations in Central Standard Time Zone preferred.

Reporting to the VP of Research & CSO, the Patent Scientist/Agent will develop a program to enhance Genective’s patent filings and is responsible for managing all IP aspects of Genective’s operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

Work as a trusted partner and advisor on IP matters for the VP of Research & CSO and the broader research team at Genective
Establish, monitor, and manage an IP portfolio for Genective to ensure operational compliance and efficiency
Perform patent assessments and the drafting of patent applications
Evaluation and due diligence of patent licensing and opportunities
Work closely with and advise scientists and respective teams on IP matters
Establish and protect Genective IP positions at the Legal & IP Advisory Committee (LIPAC), a working group consisting of legal and IP representatives from parent companies (Limagrain & KWS)
Establish and manage logistics of IP working groups for external collaborations, e.g. Joint IP Committee for the AgBiome Collaboration
Drive development of IP strategy to support Genective’s research direction as well as provide infringement opinions as needed
Control and manage the IP budget for patent filings and portfolio maintenance
Liaise with and maintain a strong relationship with counterparts at parent companies (Limagrain and KWS) and affiliated companies (AgReliant) and collaborators (i.e. AgBiome)

Additional Responsibilities:

As required by the VP of Research, CSO

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

M.S. or Ph.D. in a science field (Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Entomology, Agronomy, Genetics, etc.)
5 -10 years of patent experience and/or have some level of legal training in the USA; a Juris Doctorate is a plus
Being a registered patent practitioner with the USPTO is highly preferred
Experience in Ag biotech and/or the Ag industry is essential while experience of working in a JV environment is a plus
Well-rounded experience in all major IP aspects of a US-based corporation with a global operational footprint; experience with EU and South America a plus
Significant IP experience: able to provide opinions and guide operational practice or identify appropriate specialists for further assistance if needed
Able to translate between legal/IP and other functions, e.g. research, finance, regulatory, and general management, to enable effective understanding and productive work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills: able to work effectively with multi-cultural, multi-functional, geographically diverse teams
Superb interpersonal skills: able to work with various personalities and situations; able to manage diverse stakeholders and opinions towards alignment and actions; able to strike the balance between assertion and flexibility
Able to plan for and keep track of multiple projects and hold self and others accountable
Capable to perform consistently in a fast-paced, quickly changing, entrepreneurial environment
Passionate about supporting others and see others’ success as his/her own success

THE REWARD

To be determined based upon qualifications and work arrangements targeting 1/2 of an FTE.

Please send your cover letter and resume to resumes.elt@genective.com with Patent Scientist/Agent as the subject.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Remote within the continental U.S., locations in Central Standard Time Zone preferred.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va. or Telecommute

June 30, 2023- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

MH2 Technology Law Group, LLP is looking for a local or remote, full-time patent attorney/agent to prepare and prosecute patent applications, draft opinions, and provide IP counseling for our clients, which include many Fortune 500 companies.

Chemical Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Des Moines, IA / Hybrid

June 13, 2023- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

McKee Voorhees & Sease is seeking a licensed Patent Attorney/Agent to join the firm’s expanding Chemical and Biotechnology practice group. Preference for candidates with hybrid work arrangements based out of Des Moines, IA. Remote work arrangements considered for ideal candidates.

An undergraduate degree or an advanced degree in chemistry or chemical engineering with excellent academic credentials is required. All candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO. Candidates with at least 1 year experience prosecuting patents in the chemical arts are preferred. The ideal candidate has significant experience with patent prosecution, including responding to U.S. office actions and preference for experience with specification drafting.

Successful candidates will work with senior associates/patent agents, partners and directly with clients in all phases of patent prosecution, including patent preparation, prosecution, and international portfolio management. Self-motivated candidates with attention to detail and love of science will feel at home with the firm’s Chemical and Biotechnology practice group, providing an engaging, close-knit group of professionals providing clients superior legal services. If you want work with a collaborative group of professionals committed to professional development of all members, including new attorneys/agents, this position will be a great fit. This position provides a unique opportunity to work on U.S. and international patent prosecution strategies starting day one!

Competitive compensation and benefits packages available. Opportunity for advancement is available and well supported. Partnership and non-partnership tracks available with the firm. Diverse candidates encouraged to apply as the firm is committed to improving team diversity to better serve our clients.

McKee, Voorhees & Sease, a boutique IP firm established in 1924, specializes in serving clients at the intersection of science and law. Based in the Midwest with a strong work ethic and global reach, the firm serves clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies to universities around the world. MVS Chemical and Biotechnology practice group’s specialized training, industry knowledge, and technical experience helps clients all over the world effectively protect their inventions. Learn more at www.ipmvs.com.

Apply via email to:
jill.link@ipmvs.com

To apply, please send your CV, professional reference(s), and links to at least two published patent applications or issued patents with comment on role in drafting and/or prosecution (or technical writing sample) to jill.link@ipmvs.com. Please mention where you found the position posting with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Des Moines, IA / Hybrid

Patent Attorney or Agent – Life Sciences – Law Firm – Remote

June 12, 2023- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur, a small law firm, is seeking a Life Sciences Patent Attorney or Agent to work remotely.

Roles and Responsibilities:

We work with the best and brightest innovative clients at the cutting edge of biotechnology and chemistry. This is a unique opportunity to practice law at a big firm level, while benefiting from the firm's strong commitment to reasonable work hours, family-friendly atmosphere, and respecting employee work-life balance.

We are looking for experienced attorneys and agents with advanced degrees Chemistry or Biology. Candidates should have at least 4 years relevant experience in patent prosecution and/or patent counseling or patent litigation. Candidates should have a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States. Applicants must be admitted to practice before the USPTO. We want to hear from you even if you want a part-time position or are an on-ramp candidates who wants to return to the workforce.

About Us:

McNeill Baur was founded by a group of former big law attorneys who continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling but in a smaller firm environment. Our attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution and counseling, and the firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years.

We offer a comprehensive and generous benefit program, including health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, an EAP program, and a 401K plan with generous matching component. Full-time salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. We are open to part-time positions, proportionately compensated.

For associates committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $180,000 – $260,000 per year. For counsel committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $250,000 – $270,000 per year.
For agents committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $150,000 – $210,000 per year.
We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

How to Apply:

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted to careers@mcneillbaur.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote

Patent Agent / Patent Scientist / Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Remote, or Bay Area, CA

May 23, 2023- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP, a large law firm, is seeking a Patent Agent, Patent Attorney, Patent Scientist or Patent Trainee to work remotely or in the California Bay Area.

As a Patent Agent, Patent Attorney, or Patent Scientist, you will be responsible for preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a variety of chemistry-related technologies for US and foreign patent prosecution. As a Patent Trainee, we will train you to learn how to prepare and prosecute patent applications in a variety of chemistry-related technologies for US and foreign patent prosecution for a career in patent prosecution at our firm. You will join an incredible team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and staff that represents a wide range of clients. Technical areas include those relating to semiconductor fabrication techniques, electrochemistry, surface chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, and bioinformatics.

Qualification Requirements:

Eligible to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Minimum B.S. or preferably M.S. or Ph.D. in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, physical sciences, or other relevant physical sciences field; or pertinent industry experience.
Strong writing and communication skills
Demonstrated interest in patent prosecution
Ability to work with colleagues in various time zones in the U.S.
Patent drafting and prosecution experience in materials science, thin film chemistry, surface chemistry, semiconductor fabrication processes, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, and bioinformatics a plus.
Not required but a plus: Patent drafting and prosecution experience in materials science, thin film chemistry, surface chemistry, semiconductor fabrication processes, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, and/or bioinformatics.

To apply, email the Hiring Partner Patricia Tsai at ptsai@wavsip.com.

Please provide as attachments to your email the following documents: your resume, cover letter, your college, grad school, and professional school transcripts, at least 2 writing samples, and a list of references.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Remote, or Bay Area, CA

Patent Attorney (Chicago & Remote) – Law Firm – Chicago, IL

May 17, 2023- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman (HFZ), the patent prosecution and consulting law firm located in downtown Chicago, is looking for patent attorneys to join our team. We represent clients in a wide variety of areas including electronics, software, Internet, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and consumer goods.

Senior Director – Gene Editing IP Counsel – Biotechnology Company – Cambridge, MA

March 22, 2023Tech - Biotech

Beam Therapeutics, a biotechnology company is seeking a Senior Director to work in Cambridge, MA.

Chemical Patent Agent – Law Firm – Boulder, CO

March 14, 2023- US - Southwest, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Leydig, Voit & Mayer Ltd., a Chicago-based intellectual property law practice of over 80 attorneys and scientific advisors, seeks an experienced patent agent to join our growing Boulder office. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. or M.S., 3+ years of patent prosecution experience and be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The candidate’s advanced degree should be in the area of Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering. Candidates should possess superior academic credentials, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

IP Attorney (Electrical / Computer Sciences) – Law Firm – McLean, VA / Remote

March 4, 2023- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent

Calderon Safran & Cole P.C., an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Attorney/Agent with experience in patent preparation and prosecution experience, and a degree in computer/software technologies or electrical engineering. Experience drafting patent applications in computer/software related arts required. The ideal candidate will have some portable business, but not required.

Intellectual Property – Life Sciences Junior/Midlevel/Senior Associate – Law Firm – Boston, MA

February 24, 2023- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a large law firm, is seeking a Life Sciences Junior/Midlevel/Senior Associate to work in Boston, MA

Biotechnology Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Remote; Burbank, California

February 21, 2023- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Global Patent Group is a fully integrated patent law firm with a focus on life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. The firm is virtual using cloud-based networking capabilities, eliminating commuting and allowing employees to reside in the city of their choice. There is no work origination or business development requirement in this position.

Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Patent Associate – Law Firm – Mt. View, Portland, Bend, Seattle

February 1, 2023- US - Northwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Schwabe currently has an opening for a full-time, licensed Biotechnology and/or Pharmaceutical Patent Associate in our Intellectual Property department. This position will be based out of Mountain View, CA, Portland, OR, Bend, OR, or Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate will have: 3 to 4 years of experience in biotech/pharma patent prosecution; Advanced degree in biology, biochemistry, immunology or other life sciences; Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent academic credentials and professional references; Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence; Strong client service ethics; USPTO registration required;
CA, OR or WA bar required (for Mountain View, Portland, Bend, or Seattle). The pay range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000, depending on job skills and experience. The position is also eligible for discretionary merit bonus and consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.