Patent Attorney / Agent - Biotechnology #22124 San Francisco

Vanguard-IP

$150K — $180K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience drafting patent applications for in vitro diagnostic assays.
  • Familiarity with immunoassays, CRISPR-based assays, and nucleic acid sequencing.
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in molecular biology or a closely related field required; B.S. with significant experience considered.
  • Active U.S. Patent and Trademark Office registration for patent agents required.
  • California bar admission required for patent attorneys; must be combined with Patent Bar registration.
  • Experience managing patent portfolios and using patent databases.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and file patent applications for in vitro diagnostic assays.
  • Conduct thorough patent searches and analyses.
  • Manage and maintain patent portfolio effectively.
  • Collaborate with R&D teams to understand technical innovations.
  • Interface with external patent counsel as necessary.
  • Advise on patent strategy and risk management.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in diagnostics.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Flexible work arrangements available.
  • Professional development opportunities in patent law and molecular biology.
Full Job Description
REQUIREMENTS The ideal candidate will have substantial experience drafting patent applications directed to in vitro diagnostic assays, along with familiarity in one or more of the following areas: immunoassays, CRISPR-based assays, nucleic acid sequencing and quantification, and related probes, kits, and reagents. Ideal candidates will hold an M.S. or Ph.D. in molecular biology or a closely related discipline. Candidates who do not hold a graduate degree, but who possess a B.S. in a relevant field combined with significant post-graduate laboratory or industry experience will also be considered. Experience with computational biology is a plus but is not required. For the patent agent role, active registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (i.e., admission to the Patent Bar) is required. For the patent attorney role, active bar admission in California is required in addition to Patent Bar registration. All candidates must demonstrate familiarity with patent databases and search tools, experience managing patent portfolios, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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