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Technical Specialist
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Description:
Practice Area: Patent Agents - Molecular Biology,Patent Agents - Cellular Technology,Patent Agents - Biochemistry, Job Type: Attorney, Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 2 Years, Job Overview: A law firm in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Technical Specialist to support patent prosecution and related activities in life sciences. The successful candidate will conduct research, manage sequences, draft patent applications, and assist with various legal processes.Duties:Perform research, sequence management, and searching.Investigate inventorship issuesManage the intake of invention disclosures and review disclosures for patentability, novelty, and non-obviousnessEvaluate qualification and applicability of prior artStudy and analyze scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documents, to assess patentability, novelty, and inventivenessDraft new patent applicationsConvert prior provisional applications into utility applicationsConvert foreign filed applications into U.S. applications and vice versaPrepare replies to U.S. and foreign office actionsAssist attorneys with prosecution and manage the processing of e-file filingsAssist with interviews of USPTO examinersAssist with appeals to PTABAssist in meetings with clients to discuss inventions and ascertain whether the inventions are likely to lead to commercially meaningful patent claimsPrepare clearance analysesRequirements:An advanced degree (Master or PhD) in a biological field, including Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or similar biological science, with excellent academic credentials2 years of related experience in the field of life sciencesExcellent writing and research abilitiesProficiency in written and verbal communicationStrong organizational skillsEducation and Certifications:Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological fieldSkills:Research skillsWriting skillsCommunication skills (written and verbal)Organizational skillsBenefits:401(k) planMedical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plansHealth savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and eligible dependentsEmployee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, WageWorks Commuter Benefits9 paid holidays per calendar year2 personal days per yearUp to 20 days of vacation per year1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked (following state applicable law)Up to five days off for bereavement leaveUp to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per yearUp to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy This is one of the top law firms in the country to work forin its huge Philadelphia office, this firm draws rave reviews. Although much more a large firm atmosphere than most of the East Coast (non-New York) based firms, this firm has one of the most exciting full service practices around. However, it is not easy to get in with this fairly elite group of attorneys--they are very picky about their candidates. The culture here is fairly competitive--although the partners take care of their own, this is a group of high powered professionals who are used to acheiving at very high levels--and used to beating out the guy next door. This internal drive will keep associates staying later and later to earn bragging rights on occasion--but it's not as if the work isn't abundant enough to keep you there.
Education/experience:
2 To 5 Years
Company:
BCG Attorney Search
Posted:
April 1 on BCG Attorney Search
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