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JBT Marel Corporation

Patent Attorney

Visalia, CA · Hybrid

Profound understanding of scientific and technological principles and processes * Excellent written ... Excellent work life balance , including 42 vacation days , flexible working hours, and hybrid ...

JBT Marel Corporation

Patent Attorney

Madera, CA · Hybrid

Profound understanding of scientific and technological principles and processes * Excellent written ... Excellent work life balance , including 42 vacation days , flexible working hours, and hybrid ...

JBT Marel Corporation

Patent Attorney

Riverside, CA · Hybrid

Profound understanding of scientific and technological principles and processes * Excellent written ... Excellent work life balance , including 42 vacation days , flexible working hours, and hybrid ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for life science patent attorney in California is $147,480.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,500.00 and $172,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a life science patent attorney?

Life science patent attorneys are legal professionals who specialize in obtaining, protecting, and enforcing patents related to life sciences, such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and related fields. They possess a strong background in science, often holding degrees in biology, chemistry, or related disciplines, as well as legal qualifications. Their work involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, advising clients on patent strategy, and representing clients in patent disputes. Life science patent attorneys play a crucial role in helping inventors and companies safeguard their innovations and navigate complex intellectual property laws.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a life science patent attorney?

To thrive as a Life Science Patent Attorney, you need a strong background in life sciences (such as biology or chemistry), a law degree, and admission to the patent bar. Familiarity with patent databases, IP management systems, and legal research platforms is essential, along with a possible technical degree or PhD. Exceptional analytical thinking, attention to detail, and persuasive communication skills help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial for effectively securing, defending, and managing intellectual property rights in complex scientific fields.

What challenges do life science patent attorneys face when working with inventors and R&D teams?

Life Science Patent Attorneys often encounter challenges in translating highly technical scientific data into clear, comprehensive patent applications that meet legal standards. Collaborating with inventors and R&D teams requires strong communication skills to accurately capture the essence of complex inventions while ensuring all patentability requirements are met. Additionally, attorneys must stay updated on rapidly evolving scientific fields and legal precedents, which can add complexity to advising clients and securing robust patent protection.

What is the difference between Life Science Patent Attorney vs Patent Agent?

AspectLife Science Patent AttorneyPatent Agent
CredentialsLaw degree, patent bar, state bar admission, specialized knowledge in life sciencesPatent bar, technical degree in life sciences, no law degree required
Work EnvironmentLegal firms, corporate legal departments, patent officesPatent law firms, corporate R&D departments, patent offices
Industry UsageHandles patent prosecution, litigation, licensing in life sciencesPrimarily patent prosecution and application drafting in life sciences

While both Life Science Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents work on patent applications in the life sciences industry, attorneys can provide legal advice, represent clients in court, and handle complex legal issues. Patent agents focus on patent prosecution and application drafting but cannot practice law or represent clients in legal proceedings. The choice depends on the need for legal representation versus patent filing expertise.

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Infographic showing various Life Science Patent Attorney job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 68% In-person, 16% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,480 per year, or $70.9 per hour.

Patent Attorney

JBT Marel Corporation

Visalia, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

🚀 We're Hiring: Patent Attorney

Development-oriented and visionary company is looking for a Patent Attorney. Are you experienced within IP and a self-driven person?

📍 Location: JBT Marel Boxmeer

🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

💼 Department: Poultry - Innovation

💥 Lead the Future of Work at JBT Marel

Are you highly motivated by the prospect of playing an influential role in building a strong global IP organisation?

JBT Marel is looking for a Patent Attorney who can work in close cooperation with the innovation teams in order to support the JBT Marel future innovation strategy.

Due to recent growth, we want to strengthen our In-house Patent team with a skilled and strong Patent Attorney. In this position you will have a decisive influence on strengthening the framework of our Global IP organisation. The Patent team is part of our Global Innovation organisation and you will achieve a profound knowledge of and insight into our product range and the R&D organisation.

🔍 About the Role

As Patent Attorney your main responsibility will be to manage a part of the patent portfolio of JBT Marel. Together with internal collaborators and external strategic partners, you will work on developing a global IP strategy. Globally, you will have 10 skilled and dedicated Patent and Trademark colleagues.

🧠 What You'll Do

Within the innovation group:

  • Discussing inventions and processes with inventors and assess their patentability
  • Patent surveillance, including monitoring competitor patent portfolio
  • Identification of inventions, patent application drafting, patent prosecution, drafting office action responses, managing a global patent portfolio relating to a technology
  • Working with patent attorneys worldwide in defending and enforcing patents
  • Conducting strategic IP due diligence, including analysing third-party patent portfolios to identify competitors and/or potential collaborators
  • Participate in opposition and appeal proceedings at the EPO
  • Conducting freedom to operate studies
  • Contributing to build up a strong Global IP organisation within our global forum
🛠 What You Bring

We encourage each of our 12,000+ employees to bring their unique self to work and aim to make everyone feel recognized, valued and free to explore their potential. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture and welcome new colleagues from all walks of life.

You have gained intellectual property experience, either in industry or in private practice, preferably as a European or nationally qualified patent attorney. It will be an advantage if you have technical competences in the field of engineering or in physics.

  • Profound understanding of scientific and technological principles and processes
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Dutch
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate on all levels and across profession as well as express complex technical ideas in a clear and concise way, and to structure precise, coherent arguments
  • Attention to detail and analytically skilled, with instant progress and improvement in mind
  • Self-motivated and self-driven, wanting to develop yourself and your surroundings
  • You are a team player who enjoys bring a part of an international team, thereby contributing to the overall worldwide success of the company

As a part of our Global IP team, there will be some travelling involved.

🏬 Why Join Us?

There's nothing like the feeling you get when you do something worthwhile for a living. That said, coming home from work knowing you made a difference is just one of the great things you can experience at JBT Marel. You can expect:

  • Freedom to form your role and define your added value to the organization
  • Freedom to take initiative and make a real impact in a growing global business
  • An environment of trust and respect with space to explore and fail
  • A collaborative, inclusive team culture with international cooperation
  • Continuous learning through our advanced learning platform, with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Busuu language learning
  • All the tools you need to succeed: laptop, iPhone, and a fully equipped home office
  • Excellent work life balance, including 42 vacation days, flexible working hours, and hybrid working options
  • A strong pension plan and collective health insurance options
  • An environment built on trust and respect, with room to explore, learn, and even fail
  • To get a career instead of a job. We have many opportunities for internal growth; and we encourage it!
📩 How to Apply

We're excited to learn how you can contribute to our mission of smarter, safer food inspection. Apply now and join a team transforming the future of food processing.

📧Questions? Contact:Maarten Krepel-maarten.krepel@jbtmarel.com

🌐Learn more at: jbtmarel.com

🔗Follow us onLinkedIn

Connect with Talent Acquisition Specialist: www.linkedin.com/in/maartenkrepel

JBT Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Join us - and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.

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