Patent Agent Job

[Ed.-- I love the construction, "The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Biology with 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience and no JD."  When they thought about their ideal candidate, he/she had two attributes: 2-4 years of relevant experience, and not dumb enough to go to law school.  It's also notable that their ideal candidate has no JD and they say again later that a JD is not required for this position.  At least as written, this job is in theory available to somebody who did get a JD, which is the purest form of "JD Disadvantage"; most ads I run are variants of "JD's need not apply."]

http://www.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=NeoStem&t=Patent+Agent&jk=98e218d7f3debc63&sjdu=QwrRXKrqZ3CNX5W-O9jEvZUWpO60lHWycbQnAoiDVg2nJIz_IeXFJEB0agFZ0xPD-DhEt__aUaXbLM4rgfR0JQ

Patent Agent
NeoStem - New York, NY

About Us

As a leader in the emerging cellular therapy industry, NeoStem is pursuing the preservation and enhancement of human health globally through the development of cell based therapeutics that prevent, treat, cure, or regenerate damaged or aged tissue, cells and organs and restoring their normal function. Cellular therapy is the process by which new cells are introduced into a tissue to prevent or treat disease, or to regenerate damaged or aged tissue. We believe that cell therapy will play a large role in changing the natural history of diseases as more breakthrough therapies are developed, ultimately lessening the overall burden of disease on patients and their families, as well as the economic burden that these diseases impose upon modern society.

Job Description:

To assist with drafting, writing, and prosecuting patent applications; and, strategically developing patent portfolios, and supporting litigators in the development of enforcement and defense strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Biology with 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience and no JD. This position could be part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) or full-time, depending upon the candidate’s preference and experience.

Responsibilities:
Prepares and drafts patent applications
Conducts prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses
Manages a portfolio of approximately 100 patents and patent applications
Analyzes patents and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecutions in the US and OUS
Works closely with business, project teams, general counsel and product development to identify and articulate opportunities for patent protections
Supports Patent attorneys in patentability and analysis
Coordinates prosecution activities with various departments
Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a relevant scientific or life sciences discipline required; Master’s degree preferred
At least 2-4 years of experience with patent prosecution; prior firm experience is a plus
This position DOES NOT require a JD degree
Must have scientific knowledge and experience in cellular biology/biotechnology
Must be available to work minimum 15-20 hours per week (P/T)
Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) a plus
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, preferably Word and Excel
Must have an excellent track record in building effective relationships with other departments and third parties
Ability to comfortably interact and clearly communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
Proven ability to manage multiple activities and make complex decisions
Must be organizational savvy and action-oriented
Ability to manage critical and ambiguous situations to make effective decisions
Ability to maximize business results through continuous improvement
Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills requiredStrong influencing, planning, organizing, problem-solving and negotiation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills