Patent Agent, Biotechnology

Job overview

The Patent Agent, Biotechnology role is onsite in San Diego, CA, with a salary range of $160,000–$200,000 per year. Kumquat Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing treatments for oncological, immunological, and inflammatory disorders. The agent advances the company’s intellectual property portfolio by preparing and prosecuting patent applications, assessing patentability and freedom to operate, and advising research, legal, and business teams on IP strategy and risks.

What you'll do

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications focused on chemistry-driven inventions
• develop patent prosecution strategies
• conduct freedom-to-operate, patentability, and patent landscape analyses
• support IP due diligence
• collaborate with research and development to identify inventions
• coordinate with domestic and foreign outside counsel
• improve in-house IP workflows and infrastructure.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patent agent

biotechnology

intellectual property

san diego ca

kumquat biosciences

$160k–$200k/year

patent prosecution

organic chemistry

freedom-to-operate

patentability analysis

r&d collaboration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and an advanced degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or a closely related discipline.

About the employer

Kumquat Biosciences Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.