Job OverviewA law firm seeks an experienced patent attorney for their life sciences patent practice in Santa Monica, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Cellular & Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field, with at least three years of law firm experience preferred.
Duties
- Manage client relationships and patent portfolios.
- Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
- Provide counseling and litigation support.
- Conduct IP due diligence for financings and corporate deals.
- Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
- Train and mentor junior patent agents and attorneys.
- Participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or M.S. with research experience in relevant fields.
- Experience with medtech, AI, and/or medical/biotech devices is a plus.
- Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology.
- Initiative and ability to work well on disparate teams.
- Registered with the USPTO as a patent practitioner.
Education
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Cellular & Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related field.
Certifications
- USPTO registration as a patent practitioner.
Skills
- Strong client management and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in conducting patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
- Ability to draft patent applications and office action responses.
- Experience in training and mentoring junior staff.
Benefits
- Healthcare and Life Insurance.
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Wellbeing programs.
Patent Prosecution Associate - Life Sciences in santa monica at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.