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Direct Counsel

Patent Agent (Biology)

San Francisco, CA

$180K - $240K/yr

Patent Agent Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent with at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience to join a leading global law firm and its Intellectual Property and Technology practice.

Nvidia

Director, Agent Marketing

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Define Agent Marketing: Develop the approach, operational structure, and evaluation framework for how NVIDIA content, campaigns, web experiences, and priority audience journeys are found and ...

LH Enterprises

Director of Agent Services

Alhambra, CA · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

... Director of Technology, and all other team members - daily * Sales Associates - Assist in connecting them to our resources - daily * Team Leaders - Morning huddle and Agent Pipeline is your ONE Thing ...

NVIDIA Gruppe

Director, Agent Marketing

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$224 - $339.25/hr

Define Agent Marketing: Develop the approach, operational structure, and evaluation framework for how NVIDIA content, campaigns, web experiences, and priority audience journeys are found and ...

Direct Counsel

Patent Agent/Advisor (Biotech)

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$125K - $205K/yr

Patent Agent/Advisor (Biotech) - Palo Alto Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent/Advisor with a strong background in biotechnology to join a leading life sciences patent counseling and prosecution ...

Direct Counsel

Patent Agent/Advisor (Medtech)

San Diego, CA · On-site

$125K - $228K/yr

Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Advisor (MedTech) to join a leading national law firm's patent counseling and prosecution practice. This position is available in Palo Alto or San ...

Direct Counsel

Patent Agent/Advisor (Medtech)

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$125K - $228K/yr

Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Advisor (MedTech) to join a leading national law firm's patent counseling and prosecution practice. This position is available in Palo Alto or San ...

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What is the difference between Agent Director vs Agent Manager?

AspectAgent DirectorAgent Manager
CredentialsReal estate license, leadership experienceReal estate license, team management skills
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple teams or offices, strategic planningManages individual agents or small teams
Employer & Industry UsageReal estate brokerages, agenciesReal estate brokerages, agencies
Search & Comparison IntentHigh-level leadership, strategic rolesOperational, team management roles

Agent Director and Agent Manager roles both require real estate licensing and industry experience. The Agent Director typically oversees multiple teams or offices, focusing on strategic planning, while the Agent Manager manages individual agents or small teams. Both roles are common in real estate brokerages, but the Director position involves higher-level leadership and broader responsibilities.

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Patent Agent (Biology)

San Francisco, CA

Direct Counsel
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$180K - $240K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Patent Agent

Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent with at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience to join a leading global law firm and its Intellectual Property and Technology practice.

Location

San Francisco, CA

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in patent prosecution and a technical background in biology, biochemistry, or a related field. Additional experience with software or software patents is a plus.

This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated patent matters, including U.S. and international prosecution strategies, patent opinions, and broader intellectual property counseling.

Responsibilities
  • Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. patent applications.
  • Manage and coordinate international patent application strategies.
  • Prepare patentability, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions.
  • Support intellectual property counseling matters.
  • Independently manage patent matters and advance cases through prosecution.
  • Develop and implement effective patent prosecution strategies.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, patent agents, and other professionals on complex intellectual property matters.
  • Manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Qualifications
  • At least 3 years of patent law and patent prosecution experience.
  • Demonstrated experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
  • Registration and good standing before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required.
  • Undergraduate degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field required; an advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred.
  • Additional experience with software or software patents is a plus.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent judgment, analytical abilities, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to independently manage matters and move cases forward.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
  • Self-starter with the ability to prioritize workload and perform effectively under pressure.
Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $180,000–$240,000 annually, depending on skills and experience.

Application Requirements

Candidates should be prepared to submit a resume, unofficial law school transcript, and recent writing sample of no more than 10 pages. A cover page should accompany the writing sample describing the submitted piece and any modifications made from its original format.