Intellectual Property / Patent Agent (Biotech)

An outstanding, full-time opportunity is currently available for an Intellectual Property/ Patent Agent with extensive Biotechnology experience including Biopharma, Immunotherapy and Agricultural Biotech to join a highly stable and prestigious firm in the greater Chicago area. This is an exciting opportunity that is offering a very generous compensation package and benefits package including medical, dental, 401K plan with company matching and other outstanding perks.

This position is located in the greater Chicago area. Relocation assistance is provided to an outstanding candidate.

This position will be active subject to the status of Chicago’s re-opening.

Patent Agent responsibilities:

• Work with scientist and clients to capture biotech innovations, review and analyze invention disclosures
• Analyze patent and scientific documents to assist with patent prosecution/ litigation
• Occasionally provide technical support relating to patent litigation
• Work with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); writing and amending claims/ patents
• Client focused; this position will assume client responsibilities for both domestic and international partners

Required work experience includes:

• 2-5 years’ demonstrated experience of intellectual property (IP) experience is a MUST
• Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or related field is a MUST
• Able to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a MUST
• Prior work experience working with biopharmaceuticals, immunotherapy, agricultural biotech or a similar field is HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Previous experience working with international clients is a PLUS

If interested and QUALIFIED, please send resume in Microsoft Word format to:

michaeld@etechhi.com