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Patent Agent or Junior/Patent Associate (Biomedical Eng/Material Chemist)

United States·BostonFull-timeentry

OtherPatent Agent

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Overview

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.

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OtherPatent Agent

Level I and II patent agent with a strong technical background in biomedical engineering or materials science

1st to 4th-year associate with a strong technical background in biomedical engineering or materials science

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).

Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred; will consider a master’s degree with substantial industry experience); strong technical background in biomedical engineering or materials science. (Engineering work in medical devices, diagnostics, and related areas, as well as bio/medical software and other AI applications or Materials science geared towards battery technology and inorganic chemistry)

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).

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Boston, United States

Hybrid, some on-site time required

Who can apply

About this job

Who can apply: United States
Posted: 480 days ago
Employer: has 20 open jobs on Jobera.

Listing Details

Posted: July 3, 2025
First seen: March 26, 2026
Last seen: October 26, 2026

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Days active: 213
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Trust Level: 25%
Scored at: October 26, 2026

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