Patent Agent; Molecular Biology

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DLA Piper is seeking a Patent Agent with 3-5 years of experience to join its Patent Development and Strategy Group for our Boston, Philadelphia, DC, San Diego or Palo Alto office. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. In particular, the candidate must have experience and degree in molecular biology or related subject area. Candidates who have litigation, opinion, licensing, patent due diligence, and/or patent prosecution experience are preferred.

All candidates must be registered with the USPTO.

• Drafts patent applications.
• Drafts responses to USPTO office actions.
• Works closely with attorneys for patent preparation and prosecution.
• Drafts instructions to foreign patent agents in response to office actions.
• Maintains a detailed understanding of products and technical developments.
• Conducts patentability studies and drafts related assessments.
• Provides technical support for opinions, diligence projects and litigation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must have excellent communication and research skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail as well as excellent analytical skills. Must be able to understand and resolve complex issues and situations.

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree
• Degree in a technical or scientific field

• Master's Degree

• 3-5 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
• A degree in molecular biology or related scientific discipline
• Registration with the USPTO

All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people, upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
• Comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Sedentary work:
This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.

• Opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm's discretion.
• Remote / Work-from-home

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position or participate in the selection process. For accommodation requests, please contact Cor

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntarily and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits, if any, are provided only where a relocation is required at the firm’s…