Patent Agent

Company : Merchant & Gould Pc

Job Type : Full Time

Minneapolis, Mn

Number of Applicants

000+

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Job Description - Patent Agent

Merchant & Gould, one of the nation's premier intellectual property law firms, is seeking an experienced Patent Agent for its Chemical/Life Sciences practice area. This position can be located in any of our existing markets.

The position will involve patent preparation, prosecution, and global portfolio management: drafting patent applications, oral and written communication with clients (inventors, in-house counsel, tech transfer offices, etc.), analyzing prior art, analyzing USPTO Office Actions, and developing and writing persuasive arguments in response to Office Actions both in the U.S. and abroad.

The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, a Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline (genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, etc.), and a sound understanding of antibody technology.

You will be working and learning from some of the most talented professionals in intellectual property law. Our goal is to foster a collaborative culture that honors work/life balance. Our Patent Agent compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary (based on a 1600 billable hour target) and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance.

We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including: a competitive salary with a bonus plan, a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, parenting leave, and ten firm holidays.

To be considered, please apply online at Career Opportunities (merchantgould.com). You will need to provide a cover letter, resume, unofficial undergrad/graduate transcripts, and a writing sample.

Merchant & Gould provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We welcome candidates with disabilities. If you need any accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 1-612-332-5300.

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