Protagonist Therapeutics
Patent Agent, Intellectual Property
Protagonist Therapeutics, Newark, California, United States, 94560
Overview
Protagonist Therapeutics is seeking a patent agent or scientific advisor to join the Intellectual Property practice of our legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for invention capture and patentability assessment, patent drafting and prosecution, assistance in the management of outside counsel, assistance on IP-related legal agreements, and diligence. This role will report to the Vice President of Intellectual Property. The role requires onsite presence four days a week at HQ in Newark, California. Base pay range
$125,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Foster a collaborative culture interacting with our scientists to understand and monitor the development of key inventions. You will investigate the relevant state of the art to assess the patentability and to devise a drafting strategy for inventions. You will be expected to draft or co-draft key patent applications with outside counsel. You will work with outside counsel for preparing patent filings and to manage active prosecution, both domestic and international. You will also assist on IP-related agreements, including confidentiality, joint research, and license agreements. Assist in maintaining databases and spreadsheets relating to the IP portfolio. Assist in trademark portfolio management. Experience/Qualifications
PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or similar field, or an MS in organic chemistry with a strong background in molecular biology. One to three years of experience working as a patent agent or scientific advisor (pre-patent bar registration) with a law firm or inhouse legal group. Candidates should either have already passed the patent bar (patent agent) or is willing to take and pass the patent bar after joining the company (scientific advisor). Organized, calm, and positive approach under deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. A writing sample will be requested. Independent, curious, and proactive learner – not afraid to dive-into and learn new technologies and to grow your expertise in patent law. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Biotechnology
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Protagonist Therapeutics is seeking a patent agent or scientific advisor to join the Intellectual Property practice of our legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for invention capture and patentability assessment, patent drafting and prosecution, assistance in the management of outside counsel, assistance on IP-related legal agreements, and diligence. This role will report to the Vice President of Intellectual Property. The role requires onsite presence four days a week at HQ in Newark, California. Base pay range
$125,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Foster a collaborative culture interacting with our scientists to understand and monitor the development of key inventions. You will investigate the relevant state of the art to assess the patentability and to devise a drafting strategy for inventions. You will be expected to draft or co-draft key patent applications with outside counsel. You will work with outside counsel for preparing patent filings and to manage active prosecution, both domestic and international. You will also assist on IP-related agreements, including confidentiality, joint research, and license agreements. Assist in maintaining databases and spreadsheets relating to the IP portfolio. Assist in trademark portfolio management. Experience/Qualifications
PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or similar field, or an MS in organic chemistry with a strong background in molecular biology. One to three years of experience working as a patent agent or scientific advisor (pre-patent bar registration) with a law firm or inhouse legal group. Candidates should either have already passed the patent bar (patent agent) or is willing to take and pass the patent bar after joining the company (scientific advisor). Organized, calm, and positive approach under deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. A writing sample will be requested. Independent, curious, and proactive learner – not afraid to dive-into and learn new technologies and to grow your expertise in patent law. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Biotechnology
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