Patent Agent or Junior/Mid-Level Intellectual Property Associate (Biology)
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Job Functions / Responsibilities
Drafting patent applications.
Prosecuting patent applications in the US (including replies to Office actions, examiner interviews, and appeals to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board) and directing prosecution worldwide.
Conducting freedom-to-operate searches and analyses.
Conducting IP landscape analyses.
Conducting IP due diligence in the context of an asset purchase or securities offering.
Conducting invalidity and non-infringement analyses.
Counseling clients on prosecution strategy.
Surveilling competitor patent applications and filing observations at the US Patent Office.
Assisting with contested cases at the US Patent Office (e.g., inter partes review, post-grant review) or in US district court.
Assisting with agreements (e.g., for licenses, research collaborations, research services).
Qualifications
Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred; will consider a master’s degree with substantial industry experience); strong technical background in biological sciences.
3-6 years of experience as a patent agent or patent associate.
Prior firm experience and registration with the USPTO.
An excellent academic record and superior organizational and communication skills (written and oral).
A demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service and a creative and entrepreneurial perspective on IP.
Experience in litigation and/or post-grant proceedings is a plus.
Base pay range : $160,000.00/yr - $310,000.00/yr
Schedule : The Firm is currently operating in a hybrid model, with the requirement that everyone should be in the office at least four days per week.
Work Authorization : Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by the Firm.
Scismic is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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- Location:
- Boston, MA, United States
- Salary:
- $200,000 - $250,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Legal