Staff Patent Agent
As Patent Agent, you will partner with our IP and R&D teams to manage patent matters from disclosure through patent prosecution and analyze the related IP landscape. You will integrate scientific expertise, commercial goals, and legal considerations to assist on IP strategy and advance the IP portfolio growth at Ansa.
If you are excited about contributing your IP and scientific expertise toward building cutting edge, high-impact biotechnology then we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Patent application drafting, including provisional and nonprovisional applications
- U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, including all office actions, examination reports, and other correspondence from patent offices
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and protect patentable inventions
- Managing docket for all patent-related deadlines
- Providing IP landscape, patentability, and FTO analysis
- Reviewing proposed publications and presentations for potential impact on the IP portfolio
- Liaising with external legal counsel
- Educating and advising employees on IP matters
- Managing, updating and improving internal IP-related databases, processes and systems
- IP portfolio strategy
- Collaborating in a team environment: At Ansa, communication between teams is critical–our technology is built on enzymes, chemistry, and automation. Additionally, we believe that honesty and openness are an instrumental part of the scientific endeavor.
Experience:
- Advanced Degree in a Life Science, Biotechnology, or Chemical Biology focused discipline, MS/PhD preferred
- Expertise in DNA sequencing, DNA synthesis, molecular cloning, nucleic acid chemistry, and/or automated liquid handling devices a plus
- 1-4 years of in-house or law firm experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications for biotechnology companies
- Experience managing a global patent portfolio
- Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Familiarity with scientific and IP databases
- Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills
- Organized, detail-oriented and strong abilities to work in teams
- Strong prioritizing skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities, and ability to quickly adjust to shifting priorities and demanding deadlines