Counseling Attorney or Patent Agent / Cooley LLP / San Francisco, CA
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Cooley LLP/San Francisco, CA
We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and 2 years of legal experience to join our busy life science focused patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice. Duties include but are not limited to: conduct database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses; analyze patent and scientific papers and documents and work with others on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation matters; draft patent applications and responses to office actions; and advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions. Must have superb technical, written and verbal communication skills in English. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology required. Individual must possess initiative, be a fast learner, and work well with others. Must be admitted to the USPTO. Law school tuition assistance available to patent agent candidates. EOE.