Patent Agent or Junior/Patent Associate (Biology)
Company: Scismic
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Scismic is supporting the growth
of a Boston-based law firm. Their clients extend across the US and
many foreign countries and include Fortune 500 companies, public
and private companies, PE/VC firms, financial institutions and
wealthy individuals. We are seeking the following: E xperienced
patent agent (level I and level II) with a strong technical
background in biological sciences 1st to 4th-year associate with a
strong technical background in biological sciences Job Functions /
Responsibilities Drafting patent applications. Prosecuting patent
applications in the US (including replies to Office actions,
examiner interviews, and appeals to the Patent Trial and Appeal
Board) and directing prosecution worldwide. Conducting
freedom-to-operate searches and analyses. Conducting IP landscape
analyses. Conducting IP due diligence in the context of an asset
purchase or securities offering. Conducting invalidity and
non-infringement analyses. Counseling clients on prosecution
strategy. Surveilling competitor patent applications and filing
observations at the US Patent Office. Assisting with contested
cases at the US Patent Office (e.g., inter partes review,
post-grant review) or in US district court. Assisting with
agreements (e.g., for licenses, research collaborations, research
services). Qualifications Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred; will
consider a master’s degree with substantial industry experience);
strong technical background in biological sciences. 3-6 years of
experience as a patent agent or patent associate. Prior firm
experience and registration with the USPTO. An excellent academic
record and superior organizational and communication skills
(written and oral). A demonstrated commitment to providing
exceptional client service and a creative and entrepreneurial
perspective on IP. Experience in litigation and/or post-grant
proceedings is a plus. Schedule The Firm is currently operating in
a hybrid model, with the requirement that everyone should be in the
office at least four days per week. This schedule is subject to
change dependent on Firm, department, and client needs, and will be
routinely evaluated. Work Authorization Applicants must be legally
authorized to work in the United States without the need for
sponsorship by the Firm (either now or in the future).
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