Patent Agent/Advisor (Biotech)

REQUIREMENTS Seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with legal experience as well as substantive industry experience and a Ph.D. in biotechnology or a related field. Must have superb technical, written and verbal communication skills in English. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology or a related field required. Individual must possess initiative, be a fast learner, and work well with others. Must be a registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent. RESPONSIBILITIES Duties include but are not limited to: conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses; analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation; draft patent applications and responses to office actions; and advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions. CONFIDENTIALITY At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. We will always contact you to obtain explicit prior authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

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