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Patent Agent (Biotech) #22071 Boston
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Patent Agent at a nationally ranked biotech IP firm, responsible for drafting patent applications from invention disclosures and inventor interviews, presenting scientific analysis to technical and non-technical audiences, and prosecuting patents at the PTAB and ITC.
About this role
Mid-Sized GP Firm with Cravath level compensation.
Very active practice at the PTAB and ITC.
National "Tier 1" in Patent Law, by US News & World Report.
REQUIREMENTS
• USPTO admission required
• Ph.D. degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related fields (bioinformatics, data science and machine learning are a plus but not required)
• At least three years of patent prosecution experience preferred
• Experience drafting patent applications de novo from invention disclosure forms and/or inventor interviews with minimal supervision
• Ability to present scientific concepts, analysis, reasoning and conclusions to scientists and non-scientists
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, stay organized and exercise attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team setting
SUMMARY
Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.
Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.
Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.
We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.
CONFIDENTIALITY
At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.
**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.
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