PATENT AGENT-LIFE SCIENCES - Thomas Talent Network

An IP specialist and patent agent candidate should be a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, collaborative and intellectually curious scientist with an advanced degree in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, biophysics, or digital health focused disciplines. Previous law firm or industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities include working with the firm’s clients in all aspects of patent prosecution, including in evaluating invention disclosures, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, conducting landscape studies including analyzing third party patents. IP specialist and patent agent candidates should also have strong written and verbal communications skills, organizational skills, and the ability to balance and prioritize a variety of work projects.

Our IP specialists and patent agents collaborate closely with our patent attorneys, receiving both formal and informal training and mentorship.& They have the opportunity to work with attorneys across our offices, serving both US and international clients. Our working group and firm culture values diverse perspectives, collaboration, and high-performance, while respecting work-life balance and prioritizing mentoring, training, and professional development. Relocation not available. Search firm submissions not accepted.

Compensation and Benefits:

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-Salary range of $145,000 – $210,000, based on step level.&

-Discretionary merit bonuses may also be awarded.&

Our benefits include:

Monthly wellness reimbursements

24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling

Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26

Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing

Paid parental leave

Parenting support concierge and telemedicine

Parents and caregivers resource group

Career coaching for working parents

In-home and center-based back-up childcare

Tutoring and college coach for older children

Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Pretax commuter and parking benefits

Basic and supplemental life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Voluntary long term care insurance

Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance

Voluntary ID theft protection

Voluntary pet insurance

Medicare consulting

Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues