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Scismic

Patent Agent Or Junior/Patent Associate (Biology)

Scismic, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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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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