Patent Agent

Dechert LLP is seeking a Patent Agent or experienced Technical Advisor with patent prosecution experience to join their premier Life Sciences Patent Counseling and Prosecution Group. Reporting to the Intellectual Property Practice Group Director, the Patent Agent will represent life sciences companies and investors in patent drafting, prosecution, IP due diligence, and freedom to operate and patentability analyses.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting patent applications
• Managing domestic and international dockets
• Preparing responses to Office Actions
• Corresponding with foreign associates
• Formulating search strategies
• Analyzing patents in connection with due diligence or freedom to operate analyses, and evaluating patentable subject matter

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience and an advanced degree in a biological science or related discipline, PhD preferred.
• Registered patent agent preferred, but experienced Technical Advisor considered.
• Prior work experience in a law firm and as a scientist strongly preferred.

Dechert LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.