Our client is seeking a patent agent to work with life sciences clients on sophisticated intellectual property matters in San Diego. This opportunity combines U.S. and foreign patent prosecution with opinions, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling across a range of projects.
The Work
- Draft and prosecute patent applications for life sciences clients before U.S. and foreign patent offices.
- Contribute to patent opinion work, applying technical and patent prosecution experience to client matters.
- Support intellectual property due diligence projects involving life sciences-focused work.
- Assist with licensing matters and the patent-related work that supports those engagements.
- Provide litigation support on matters involving patent and life sciences issues.
- Counsel clients on a variety of life sciences-focused projects and contribute to sophisticated matters at local and national levels.
What You Bring
- At least two years of patent prosecution experience working with life sciences clients; the role is aimed at candidates with approximately 2–4 years of experience.
- Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- An advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotechnical discipline.
- Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
- Excellent undergraduate and graduate academic credentials.
- Ability to contribute to U.S. and foreign patent office practice, with interest or experience across opinions, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling.
Why Consider It
The position offers a broad mix of patent prosecution and related intellectual property work for life sciences clients, including opinions, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling.
The team describes its working environment as highly supportive and collaborative, and matters include sophisticated work at both local and national levels.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated salary range is $150,000–$225,000.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.