Our client, a global law firm, is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with expertise in biophysics, bioinformatics, or AI/ML.

Schedule: Hybrid 2/3.

Billable Hours: The firm has a billable hour target of 1,600-1,800 hours.

Salary:

Patent Agent: $150k- $250k

Patent Attorney: $180k-$300k

Location: This role is open in their Los Angeles or San Francisco office.

Responsibilities:

Draft patent applications and documents for all stages of the patent prosecution process.
Coordinate and correspond with inventors and clients regarding invention disclosures.
Conduct and analyze prior art searches to support patent applications.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of patent laws to assist clients effectively.

Patent Agent Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a registered Patent Agent, with 5+ years preferred.
Strong background in biophysics, biomedical engineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, data science, or AI/ML.
Proficiency in drafting patent applications and managing client portfolios.
A degree and/or experience in biophysics, biomedical engineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, data science, or AI/ML (Advanced degree is preferred).
Registered to practice with the USPTO.

Patent Attorney Qualifications:

Registered to practice with the USPTO.
A degree and/or experience in biophysics, biomedical engineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, data science, or AI/ML (Advanced degree is preferred).
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a registered Patent attorney, with 5+ years preferred.
Active member in good standing of the California State Bar.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

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