Patent Attorney/Agent – Corporation – San Diego, CA

August 3, 2022- US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

Genomatica, Inc., a small corporation, is seeking a Patent Attorney/Agent to work in San Diego, CA

Life Sciences Patent Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Remote

August 1, 2022Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Gearhart Law is a growing boutique Intellectual Property firm with a robust life sciences practice. Our clients develop lifesaving drugs and our attorneys/agents work closely with them to draft and prosecute their patent applications. The work is exciting and important. If you want to work on the cutting edge of revolutionary medical care, please join us!

US Patent Agent – Law Firm – Paris, France

July 31, 2022- Europe, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Beau de Loménie, a top-tier European IP firm with its main office in Paris, France, is seeking a qualified U.S. Patent Agent skilled in mechanics and physics. An ability to handle cases in computer sciences would be appreciated.

Patent Attorney – Corporation – Cambridge MA, West Lafayette IN, Ghent BE

July 28, 2022- Europe, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

Inari is seeking an outstanding patent attorney to strengthen our internal IP practice. You will work closely with Inari’s science and business teams to ensure freedom-to-operate for its procedures, technologies, and products and develop, grow, manage, and protect the company’s intellectual property portfolio for its innovative agricultural and science-based technologies and products. This is a highly interactive role that requires excellent communication skills and the ability to provide pragmatic and business-savvy advice, identify innovations, and succinctly identify and communicate decisions to both scientific and executive teams. The position reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property.

The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to execute and manage a global patent strategy for innovative clients while being equally hands-on and able to execute at a technical/tactical level. Experience in the field of genome editing and/or plant related inventions are an advantage. This role can be located in either Ghent, Belgium, or Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA and reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property.

As Patent Attorney, you will…

Develop, manage and execute a comprehensive and effective global patent and plant variety protection strategies for Inari’s portfolio of plant products including in-house drafting of patent claims and efficient management of outside counsel
Ensure freedom to operate and minimize exposure to third party IP, including establishing IP landscape and “white space” analysis in cooperation with the science team; providing and drafting opinions
Collaborate with technology and product development teams to build strong patent portfolios around key assets to ensure a long-term competitive advantage
Lead IP due diligence, review, and participate in agreement drafting and negotiations
Provide IP counsel and education to Inari scientists and management while supporting Inari’s corporate and business development efforts with regard to IP due diligence, competitive intelligence, and licensing

You bring…

5+ years of experience in life science related patent protection including patent preparation and prosecution, IP landscape and FTO analysis, opinion work
Qualified as a US or European patent attorney. Experience in international IP management, especially in EU and Brazil.
Advanced degree (MA or Ph.D) in plant or life sciences, such as molecular biology or biochemistry
Knowledge of patent law and procedure, including international patent prosecution
Creative and strategic thinking; willingness to be bold and take risks; the ability to recognize and learn from failure; flexible, agile, personable, team-oriented approach; an ability to think “out-of-the-box”; and operate in a fast-paced, early stage, small company environment
A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback working with a diverse range of individuals and audiences.
Proven ability to set and meet ambitious deadlines, handle numerous multifaceted legal issues and see projects through to conclusion
Ability to distill complexity and to communicate decisively with sound judgment
A strong sense of purpose and drive to develop unique, high impact solutions
Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning

Apply online at:
https://inari.com/career/patent-attorney

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Cambridge MA, West Lafayette IN, Ghent BE

Patent Attorney, Biologics – Corporation – Gaithersburg, MD or Boston, MA

July 11, 2022- US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech

AstraZeneca, a large corporation, is seeking a Patent Attorney to work in Gaithersburg, MD or Boston, MA

Patent Agent or Patent Counsel – Law Firm – Scottsdale, Arizona

July 10, 2022- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution, Work - Regulatory

Transformative Legal, a small law firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Counsel. Roles and responsibilities for this position include: Analyzing patents and prior art, formulating prosecution strategies, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and assisting with other IP-related projects.

Intellectual Property Associate – Law Firm – Albany or Rochester, New York

June 29, 2022- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti has an immediate opening for a Biotech Intellectual Property Associate to join our Biotechnology practice group in its Rochester, NY, or Albany, NY, office, though a permanently remote position would also be considered for an appropriate candidate.

Patent Counsel – Biotechnology – Law Firm – Hybrid remote work; open to multiple office locations.

June 13, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Knobbe Martens seeks motivated candidates to join our team. Patent Counsel applicants should have at least two years of biotechnology-related patent prosecution experience to assist in the drafting and prosecution of foreign patent applications. This is a non-partnership track position. This position requires a M.S. degree in biological sciences and a J.D. from an ABA accredited school with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Must be licensed to practice law. Candidates must have strong technical writing skills.

Patent Associate or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Remote (US or Canada) or Cambridge, Massachusetts

June 10, 2022- US - Northeast, - US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Biospark Intellectual Property Law is a boutique IP law firm whose mission is to provide high-quality patent legal services to our clients through excellent services, constant innovation, and a sense of stewardship.

Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Remote

June 8, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Agent

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

Patent Attorney – Opinion and Diligence – Law Firm – Remote

May 16, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Litigation

Our diligence and opinion practice is growing! We are looking for attorneys with advanced degrees in Biology or Chemistry with at least 4 years relevant experience in opinion drafting, due diligence investigations, litigation, and/or patent counseling.

Candidates with prior litigation experience and/or clerkships are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States. Preferably, applicants should 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 candidate 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.

Vault.com awarded McNeill Baur the #1 national spot in hours out of 50 Midsize Law Firms. We were also ranked in the top 25 Best Midsize Firms to Work For across all practice areas nationwide. In addition to our #1 in hours ranking, we were recognized as excelling in Technology and Innovation, Wellness, Diversity, and Quality of Work.

The firm has never had a central brick-and-mortar location and instead uses advanced cloud-based networking capabilities. This eliminates commuting and allows employees to reside in the city of their choice.

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.

We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing relevant writing samples (e.g., briefs, appeals, or 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 – Life Sciences – Law Firm – Remote

May 16, 2022- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur is looking for patent agents with advanced degrees in Biology or Chemistry with at least 3 years relevant experience in patent prosecution. 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.

Lateral Patent Agent – Law Firm – Pittsburgh, PA (hybrid and/or remote will be considered)

May 12, 2022- US - Northeast, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Webb Law Firm is seeking lateral patent agents with medical device experience, for full-time positions assisting with our growing intellectual property practice, which services clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups. Applicants should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution in the medical device field.

Senior Patent Attorney (Prosecution) – Law Firm – Remote; Menlo Park, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA

May 12, 2022- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP is a growing San Francisco Bay Area patent law firm with over 25 registered patent practitioners and a diverse client base. We are seeking lateral patent agents and patent attorneys.

Patent Agent/Patent Attorney – Biotechnology – Santa Monica, California

May 2, 2022Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Neogene Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated Patent Agent or Patent Attorney to build and support the IP function of Neogene. This position will be located in Santa Monica, CA and directly report to the Vice President, Intellectual Property in the Netherlands. This individual will be primarily responsible for 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 of Neogene. Additional responsibilities will include supporting the broader IP function of Neogene commensurate with the experience and interest of the selected candidate.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Drafts and files patent applications including first provisional and PCT applications.
Handles all aspects of ongoing patent prosecution, including formulating strategy for office action responses.
Maintains the patent docket and be accountable for general maintenance of the patent portfolio and related administrative duties.
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.
Works with science teams to identify patentable inventions and coordinate preparation of data packages.
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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills/Abilities

Familiar with USPTO services and software (e.g., PAIR).
Proficient with at least one advanced patent searching platform (preferably PatSnap).
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
Proficient with statistics software (preferably Prism).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

MS required/PhD preferred in a biomedical or chemical sciences field (immunology or cancer biology preferred).
Registered with USPTO.
J.D. from an accredited law school for the Patent Attorney position and membership in at least one state bar.
At least 4 years of experience of patent preparation and prosecution in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Additional experience with due diligence and freedom-to-operate projects a plus.

Apply via email to:
stephanie.scott@neogene.com

Include Motivation Letter with your submission.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Santa Monica, California

Patent Counsel – Biotechnology – Large Law Firm – Hybrid remote; open to multiple locations.

April 22, 2022- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Attorney or Registered Patent Agent – Small Law Firm – Iselin, NJ

April 20, 2022Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Servilla Whitney LLC is seeking a patent attorney or registered patent agent to prepare and prosecute patent applications, work on opinions and client counseling. Our clients include leading technology companies working in the areas of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, semiconductors, specialty materials and medical devices.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Biology and Chemistry – Law Firm – Remote

April 8, 2022- US - Telecommute, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur is looking for attorneys and agents with advanced degrees in Biology or Chemistry with at least 2 years relevant experience in complex patent prosecution and/or patent counseling. Candidates with prior litigation experience are encouraged to apply. 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 candidate who wants to return to the workforce.

Patent Agent/ Technical Specialist – Small Corporation – Maryland

April 1, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Vaccitech plc is a fast-growing biotech company. At only five years old we already have a development portfolio of six products, a partnered product that is in commercial production that has seen more than 3 billion doses administered worldwide and an IPO behind us. We are a publicly-listed clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that spun out of the University of Oxford’s Jenner Institute, one of the most prestigious vaccine research centres in the world. We discover and develop immunotherapeutic products and vaccines for the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases and cancer. Our achievements include co-inventing and jointly developing our COVID-19 vaccine candidate VTP-900, now Vaxzevria, which we assigned to Oxford University Innovation to facilitate the licensing of those rights to AstraZeneca. We have clinical studies to explore treatments for patients with HBV and HPV infections and are developing rapid and scalable manufacturing processes for our platforms.

In December 2021 Vaccitech acquired Avidea Technologies with exciting product candidates for oncology and autoimmunity based on the innovative SNAPvax platform, which has demonstrated unprecedented control over T cell induction. This gives us US operational presence in Maryland, complements Vaccitech’s established capabilities and reinforces our position as a fast-growing global leader in immunotherapies and vaccines. From Q3 2022 Vaccitech's US headquarters will be moving to a new facility in Montgomery County. We conduct research globally and have ambitious plans in the UK and US, where we will continue to grow our teams over the coming months and years.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be the interface between internal technical, legal/ IP teams and outside counsel, supporting patent strategy in pursuit of business development and corporate goals. Your key responsibilities will include independently working with R&D staff to understand technical approaches and data output; compiling and curating reports of R&D output to assist invention identification; assisting in-house and external counsel in drafting patent applications and prosecuting a global patent portfolio; managing patent correspondence and document generation in support of global patent prosecution; contributing as part of multi-disciplinary scientific, legal and business development teams to deliver on business-critical projects; working closely with internal and external counsel to help coordinate and manage intellectual property strategy; searching scientific and patent literature and patent document databases to monitor competitor landscape; and presenting updates and guidance to all levels of the company including the senior leadership team and R&D teams.

Experience and qualifications:

Due to the nature of Vaccitech North America’s manufacturing platform and product candidates, the successful applicant candidate must be an expert in chemistry, will holding a graduate degree (PhD preferred) in chemistry or chemical engineering and possessing a deep understanding of the subject. You will also have a minimum of two years’ experience in intellectual property related work (USPTO admission to practice preferred) and a demonstrable experience in patent and claim drafting, in patent prosecution and in technology assessment or invention identification. As an accomplished writer you will have a proven ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner. The successful candidate will have a familiarity with patent database searching methodologies, ideally with competitor landscape analysis. Experience with in-licensing and/ or out-licensing would be a distinct advantage. All applicants must be a US citizen or green card holder as we cannot offer sponsorship.

What we can offer you:

Vaccitech is a great place to work. We encourage an entirely flat structure with an open door policy to the senior leadership team. Our employees agree the culture and working environment is one of the best things about our business. This role would suit an experienced Patent Agent looking for a broad and varied role in a rapidly accelerating biotech. As part of a fast-growing team they will play a significant part in shaping the future in a global biopharmaceutical company that offers significant opportunities for personal and professional development. We offer employer funded health, dental and vision insurance; a 401k retirement plan; career development opportunities and paid time off (PTO). Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Apply online at:
https://vaccitech.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=34&source=aWQ9MjA%3D

All applicants are required to submit both a resume and a cover letter.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Maryland

Patent Agent and Search Analyst (Remote) – Small Corporation – Remote (U.S. Only)

April 1, 2022- US - Telecommute, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Work - Admin, Work - Other Patent, Work - Patent Agent

Aurora Consulting, a small corporation, is seeking a Patent Agent and Search Analyst to work remotely.

What you’ll do: You will help us navigate a very dynamic growth stage by assisting, as needed, in a wide array of disciplines including:

Patent portfolio management. Working closely with each client’s business, legal, technical, and management teams, you will assist with the client’s patent strategy and portfolio development efforts, including identifying and capturing inventive technologies, preparing applications, guiding patent prosecution, and IDS management.
Patent Search and Analysis. You will perform patent searches (patentability, FTO, state of the art, etc.), analysis, and competitive landscape monitoring.
Administrative backend. We’re working toward more automated solutions, but we still have several monthly tasks around reporting and project management that require human touch. Helping with additional administrative tasks like preparing client contracts and preparing various response shells would also be immensely beneficial to the team.
Growth initiatives. You will help us continue our growth trajectory via active participation in networking, business development, speaking engagements (virtual or in-person as comfort allows), podcast participation, and content development. This is compensated time and eligible for profit sharing.

Who you are: You have an undying love for people and supporting inventors and team members with the highest level of quality, high-touch service. Ideally, you’ll also be a good mix of the following:

Scientist or Engineer. Registered USPTO Patent agent with a background in bioengineering, engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, or related technical discipline.
Quality-focused, highly-efficient practitioner. 2 years as a patent agent who is technically skilled and comfortable drafting and reviewing utility and design patent applications that exceed client expectations. It would be a bonus if you are able to share an office action response that resulted in an issued patent and provide any published application or patent numbers for which you participated in drafting.
Search Sleuth. 2+ years experience performing various types of patent and non-patent literature searching. Desire to be an integral part of shaping and growing our search business.
Insatiable Tech Geek. Ability to review and analyze technically complex documents, including scientific papers, patents, and technical specifications.
Hyper-organized, crisp communicator. Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills.
Intuitive Collaborator. Team player with proven ability to work with dynamic and diverse groups of engineers, inventors, and business and strategy teams.
Hungry for autonomy. Can self-direct, manage, and motivate. Takes personal ownership and responsibility for driving high-quality results and consistently hitting deadlines.
OCD about detail. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Apply online at:
https://www.aurorapatents.com/careers.html

Include a cover letter and resume with your submission. It would be a bonus if you are able to share an office action response that resulted in an issued patent and provide any published application or patent numbers for which you participated in drafting.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Remote (U.S. Only)