Type: Full-time
Job Responsibilities:
As a Junior Patents Agent at Eldib & Co Attorneys at Law, you will play a pivotal role in conducting patent searches, drafting applications, and contributing to the management of our clients’ patent portfolios. This position offers an exciting opportunity for career growth in a collaborative environment where your scientific knowledge meets legal expertise.
Your responsibilities will include:
1- Conduct patent searches and analysis: Perform comprehensive searches of existing patents, scientific literature, and databases to identify relevant prior art, evaluate patentability, and assess the novelty of inventions.
2- Patent drafting: Collaborate with senior patent agents/attorneys to draft patent applications and prepare supporting documents, including claims, specifications, and drawings, adhering to legal and technical guidelines.
3- Intellectual property research: Stay updated on the latest developments in patent laws, regulations, and industry trends, conducting in-depth research on specific scientific and technological areas relevant to client needs.
4- Patent portfolio management: Assist in managing and maintaining the patent portfolios of clients, including monitoring filing deadlines, preparing responses to office actions, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
5- Collaboration and communication: Work closely with patent agents/attorneys, scientists, inventors, and other stakeholders to understand inventions, conduct interviews, and gather technical information for patent applications.
6- Prior art analysis: Analyze prior art references to identify potential risks and opportunities, contribute to freedom-to-operate assessments, and provide support for patent infringement and validity opinions.
7- Documentation and administrative tasks: Maintain accurate records and documentation related to patent applications, filings, correspondence, and other relevant legal and technical information.
Qualifications:
1- Education: A Bachelor’s degree Science or Engineering from an accredited university. A postgraduate degree in Intellectual Property Law or related field is a plus.
2- Technical proficiency: Strong scientific background with knowledge in relevant scientific disciplines, such as chemistry, biology, pharmacology, or related fields. Understanding of research methodologies and ability to comprehend complex scientific literature.
3- Analytical skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to critically evaluate technical information, identify key concepts, and extract relevant data for patent analysis. Attention to detail is crucial for accurate and comprehensive prior art searches.
4- Communication skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex scientific and legal concepts to diverse audiences. Proficiency in technical writing is highly desired.
5- Team player: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, interact with cross-functional teams, and establish positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.
6- Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, scientific advancements, and changes in patent laws and regulations.
7- Organizational skills: Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
8- Ethical conduct: Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards in handling sensitive client information and intellectual property matters.
9- Knowledge of patent law: Familiarity with patent law principles and procedures, including patentability criteria, prior art searching techniques, patent drafting guidelines, and intellectual property rights.
10- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter, and samples of previous translation work to [email protected] .
Please indicate ” Junior Patents Agent – [Your Name]” in the subject line.
