Scismic
Scismic is supporting the growth of a Boston-based law firm. Their clients extend across the US and many foreign countries and include Fortune 500 companies, public and private companies, PE/VC firms, financial institutions and wealthy individuals.
We are seeking the following:
E xperienced patent agent (level I and level II) with a strong technical background in biological sciences 1st to 4th-year associate with a strong technical background in biological sciences Job Functions / Responsibilities
Drafting patent
applications. Prosecuting
patent applications in the US (including replies to Office actions, examiner interviews, and appeals to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board) and directing prosecution
worldwide. Conducting
freedom-to-operate searches and
analyses. Conducting
IP landscape
analyses. Conducting
IP due diligence in the context of an asset purchase or securities
offering. Conducting
invalidity and non-infringement
analyses. Counseling
clients on prosecution
strategy. Surveilling
competitor patent applications and filing observations at the US Patent
Office. Assisting
with contested cases at the US Patent Office (e.g., inter partes review, post-grant review) or in US district
court. Assisting
with agreements (e.g., for licenses, research collaborations, research services). Qualifications
Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred; will consider a master’s degree with substantial industry experience); strong technical background in biological
sciences. 3-6
years of experience as a patent agent or patent
associate. Prior
firm experience and registration with the
USPTO. An
excellent academic record and superior organizational and communication skills (written and oral). A demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service and a creative and entrepreneurial perspective on
IP. Experience
in litigation and/or post-grant proceedings is a plus. Schedule The Firm is currently operating in a hybrid model, with the requirement that everyone should be in the office at least four days per week. This schedule is subject to change dependent on Firm, department, and client needs, and will be routinely evaluated. Work Authorization Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by the Firm (either now or in the future).
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E xperienced patent agent (level I and level II) with a strong technical background in biological sciences 1st to 4th-year associate with a strong technical background in biological sciences Job Functions / Responsibilities
Drafting patent
applications. Prosecuting
patent applications in the US (including replies to Office actions, examiner interviews, and appeals to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board) and directing prosecution
worldwide. Conducting
freedom-to-operate searches and
analyses. Conducting
IP landscape
analyses. Conducting
IP due diligence in the context of an asset purchase or securities
offering. Conducting
invalidity and non-infringement
analyses. Counseling
clients on prosecution
strategy. Surveilling
competitor patent applications and filing observations at the US Patent
Office. Assisting
with contested cases at the US Patent Office (e.g., inter partes review, post-grant review) or in US district
court. Assisting
with agreements (e.g., for licenses, research collaborations, research services). Qualifications
Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred; will consider a master’s degree with substantial industry experience); strong technical background in biological
sciences. 3-6
years of experience as a patent agent or patent
associate. Prior
firm experience and registration with the
USPTO. An
excellent academic record and superior organizational and communication skills (written and oral). A demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service and a creative and entrepreneurial perspective on
IP. Experience
in litigation and/or post-grant proceedings is a plus. Schedule The Firm is currently operating in a hybrid model, with the requirement that everyone should be in the office at least four days per week. This schedule is subject to change dependent on Firm, department, and client needs, and will be routinely evaluated. Work Authorization Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by the Firm (either now or in the future).
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