Biotechnology Patent Agent - Vanguard-IP

REQUIREMENTS

· Strong academic credentials and obtained at minimum a Master's degree in Biology or similar field, with a preference for a doctorate degree. Candidates should have at least a 3.0 GPA in all levels of education.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and exceptional organizational skills.

· Ability to grasp new technical teachings quickly.

· Ability to efficiently review patent and non-patent literature for key concepts.

· Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Interviewing inventors to learn about new ideas to be patented. Their clients include some of the world's largest and most technologically advanced companies.

· Preparing patent applications, which includes drafting technical descriptions describing the inventions, as well as analyzing publications relating to biological sciences.

· This position demands that the individual will, under the supervision of senior practitioners, assume significant client responsibilities, provide high-quality services to domestic and foreign clients, communicate with all levels of management and staff and, at times, require a significant degree of autonomy.

SUMMARY

Vanguard-IP specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our focus provides us with a deeper knowledge of our clients' needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships also 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 questions answered.

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. We will always contact you to obtain explicit prior authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

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