What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Sciences Patent Agent or Scientific Advisor position at Pabst Patent Group LLP?
Company Description
Pabst Patent Group LLP (PPG) is an intellectual property law firm specializing in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical intellectual property law. We provide counsel to academic and research institutions, start-up companies, corporations and investment firms. Our clients are some of the world's most creative entrepreneurs, dynamic research institutions and innovative companies.
At PPG, we specialize in building comprehensive intellectual property portfolios, advising on strategy, rendering legal opinions, and providing due diligence on intellectual property transactions. Our team of experienced lawyers, scientific advisors, and patent agents excel at turning scientific discoveries into revenue producing assets for our clients in the life sciences and chemical industries.
Role Description
Pabst Patent Group LLP is seeking a Patent Agent or Scientific Advisor for its life science patent prosecution practice group.
Primary responsibilities include drafting patent applications, drafting responses to office actions, coordinating foreign prosecution, managing IP portfolios, assisting with IP related opinions and due diligence activities.
Qualifications
- Superior technical, written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently
- Ph.D. in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related field in life sciences
- Experience in a law firm is a plus