Patent Prosecution Associate​/Patent Agent

Our client, a boutique firm based in Southern California, is hiring a (1) Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney and (2) Patent Agent with 0-3 years of experience in their Pasadena office
. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge patent work involving therapeutics, diagnostics, and biotechnology platforms.

You will work closely with experienced patent attorneys to prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications, utilizing your technical expertise to translate complex scientific concepts and experimental data into clear, strategic patent filings.

• Base Salary Range: $115K-$145K+ (DOE)
• Bonus:
  Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance
• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and life insurance and a 401k plan
• Direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility from day one
• A supportive culture of mentorship that values both professional growth and personal well-being

• Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in biotechnology and life sciences
• Analyze invention disclosures, experimental results, and scientific data
• Assist with responding to USPTO communications and conducting interviews with USPTO examiners
• Conduct prior art searches and patentability analyses
• Prepare patent claim charts and support due diligence and freedom-to-operate projects
• Collaborate directly with inventors and scientific teams

• 0-3 years of experience in patent prosecution
• USPTO Registration (plus J.D. from an accredited law school for Associate candidates)
• Ph.D. in life sciences or related field such as biology, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, or other related life sciences field

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers