Patent Agent
Pilsbury Law

San Diego, California

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing patent filing strategies.
• Conduct interviews with clients to obtain invention disclosures.
• Prepare patent applications under the supervision of a patent attorney.
• Analyze office actions and prepare responses under the supervision of a IP partner or attorney.
• Conduct interviews with Patent Office examiners and other patent prosecution-related activity.
• Assist in formulating and preparing infringement and validity opinions, work on patent post-grant proceedings, assist in patent and other litigation, and support intellectual property licensing and other transactions.
• Write scientific and technical documents in clear concise English.
• Effectively manage a docket with multiple clients and deadlines.
• Conduct legal and technical research and analysis using all available resources in support of various patent-related matters.
• Work closely with attorneys, other agents, and staff to research the invention and draft the specifications using technical expertise in the field.
• Follow the ethical requirements as set forth by the Firm's professional liability insurer.
• Various other tasks as requested/needed.

Qualifications

• The qualified candidate must have a Ph.D. in biological sciences, preferably immunology, virology, molecular biology, cell and gene therapy, biochemistry, cell biology, or genetics.
• Successful completion of the patent agent examination.
• 3+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patents.
• Must have excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal communication skills, and be a highly-motivated, business-minded, team player.
• Must be able to learn new technologies quickly and have a strong ability to write scientific and technical documents in clear, concise English.
• Effectively manage multiple matters simultaneously with various deadlines.
• Must have excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal communication skills, and be a highly-motivated, business-minded, team player.
• Possess the technical and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of patent-related matters.
• Possess the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff, and clients and provide information with courtesy and tact in person, electronically, and by phone.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

California Pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience $175,000 - $200,000.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at PillsburyWorkday@pillsburylaw.com .

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