Patent Agent

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
• Draft responses to USPTO office actions
• Conduct patentability, prior art, freedom-to-operate, and patent landscape analyses
• Support strategic portfolio management
• Collaborate directly with clients and inventors to develop intellectual property strategies aligned with business objectives
• Coordinate with foreign counsel on international prosecution matters

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related life sciences discipline
• Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• A minimum of five years of patent prosecution experience in the therapeutics space
• Experience with patent portfolio management, client counseling, and freedom-to-operate analyses is preferred

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset are essential, as this role regularly interacts with clients, inventors, attorneys, and scientific professionals.

Skills

Strong analytical and communication skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and a collaborative mindset are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with an anticipated salary range of approximately $150,000 to $200,000+, depending on experience and qualifications. Performance-based incentive compensation brings the total compensation range to $180,000-$240,000+ annually.

This role is eligible for hybrid work flexibility from any of our Southern California offices, opportunities for professional development and advancement, and the chance to work with innovative, high-growth biotechnology companies.

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Procopio’s comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending and health savings account options; an Employee Assistance Program; wellness incentives; a 401(k) profit-sharing program; and a generous paid time off package.

Pay

The anticipated salary range is approximately $150,000 to $200,000+, depending on experience and qualifications. Performance-based incentive compensation brings the total compensation range to $180,000-$240,000+ annually.

Schedule

This role offers hybrid work flexibility from any of our Southern California offices.