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Direct Counsel

Patent Agent (Biology)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $240K/yr

Patent Agent Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent with at least 3 years of patent prosecution ... Undergraduate degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field required; an advanced degree in a ...

Stoke Therapeutics

Patent Agent

Bedford, MA · Hybrid

The Patent Agent will work closely with internal scientists, R&D leaders, outside counsel, and ... Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, chemical biology ...

Capstone Search Partners

Patent Agent

Aurora, CO

The Opportunity: Patent Agent Job Summary A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an ... Ph.D. in Life Sciences (e.g., Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology ...

Capstone Search Partners

Patent Agent

Houston, TX · On-site

The Opportunity: Patent Agent Job Summary A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an ... Ph.D. in Life Sciences (e.g., Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology ...

Capstone Search Partners

Patent Agent

Boston, MA

The Opportunity: Patent Agent Job Summary A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an ... Ph.D. in Life Sciences (e.g., Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology ...

Capstone Search Partners

Patent Agent

Matthews, NC · On-site

The Opportunity: Patent Agent Job Summary A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an ... Ph.D. in Life Sciences (e.g., Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology ...

Capstone Search Partners

Patent Agent

Baltimore, MD · On-site

The Opportunity: Patent Agent Job Summary A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an ... Ph.D. in Life Sciences (e.g., Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology ...

Capstone Search Partners

Patent Agent

Raleigh, NC

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Patent Agent

Charleston, SC

Patent Agent A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Agent to join its ... Ph.D. in Life Sciences (e.g., Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology ...

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Patent Agent

Eastover, SC

The Opportunity: Patent Agent Job Summary A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an ... Ph.D. in Life Sciences (e.g., Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology ...

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Patent Agent

Charleston, SC · On-site

Patent Agent A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Agent to join its ... Ph.D. in Life Sciences (e.g., Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology ...

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Patent Agent

Miami, FL

The Opportunity: Patent Agent Job Summary A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an ... Ph.D. in Life Sciences (e.g., Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology ...

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Patent Agent

Greenville, SC · On-site

The Opportunity: Patent Agent Job Summary A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an ... Ph.D. in Life Sciences (e.g., Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology ...

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How much do weekday patent agent biology jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekday patent agent biology in the United States is $115,452.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,500.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekday Patent Agent Biology vs Weekday Patent Agent Chemistry?

AspectWeekday Patent Agent BiologyWeekday Patent Agent Chemistry
Required CredentialsPatent Bar, degree in Biology or related fieldPatent Bar, degree in Chemistry or related field
Work EnvironmentPatent law firms, biotech companies, research institutionsPatent law firms, chemical companies, research institutions
Industry UsageBiotechnology, pharmaceuticals, life sciencesChemicals, materials science, pharmaceuticals

Both Weekday Patent Agent Biology and Weekday Patent Agent Chemistry require passing the Patent Bar and holding a relevant science degree. They often work in similar environments such as law firms and research institutions, but focus on different scientific fields. Biology patent agents typically handle inventions related to life sciences, while Chemistry patent agents focus on chemical innovations. The choice depends on your scientific background and industry interest.

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Infographic showing various Weekday Patent Agent Biology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,452 per year, or $55.5 per hour.

Patent Agent (Biology)

Direct Counsel

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$180K - $240K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 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.