Patent Agent/Attorney

October 29

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

Although this job is listed in Colorado, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $130k - $160k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney

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Watchmaker Genomics

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Accessibility • Artificial Intelligence • Compliance

Watchmaker Genomics is a company that specializes in providing comprehensive web accessibility solutions powered by artificial intelligence and expert-driven processes. They offer products such as automated website accessibility tools, compliance documentation, and user testing services to ensure websites are accessible and meet regulations like ADA and WCAG. Their tailored solutions support businesses of all sizes and are designed to create a more inclusive internet experience.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2019

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

📋 Compliance

📋 Description

• Patent Prosecution & IP Management • Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications related to enzyme engineering, NGS reagents, kits, and platforms. • Collaborate closely with R&D teams to identify inventions, maintain lab notebooks, and conduct invention disclosure reviews. • Support freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses and monitor competitor IP landscapes. • Coordinate with outside patent counsel and foreign associates to manage global prosecution. • Transactional Support • Assist legal team in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating: License agreements (in- and out-licensing of IP), Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Collaboration and Sponsored Research Agreements (SRAs), Supply, distribution, and commercial contracts. • Support IP diligence activities for partnerships, M&A, and financings. • Strategy & Operation • Help refine and implement company-wide IP strategies aligned with business and scientific goals. • Support development of IP awareness and training for R&D staff. • Track docket deadlines and ensure timely execution of filings and annuities.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related field. • USPTO registration as a Patent Agent. • 5–7 years of patent prosecution experience (in-house, law firm, or combination), with life sciences patent drafting and prosecution experience. • Familiarity with IP issues in genomics, diagnostics, or enzyme technologies. • Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. • Jurist Doctor with a willingness to collaborate closely with in-house counsel on legal strategy (preferred). • Experience with commercial contract drafting or review (NDAs, licenses, MTAs) (preferred). • Background in next-generation sequencing or biotech tools (preferred). • Prior experience supporting cross-functional legal or BD teams (preferred).

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible Time Off • Holidays • employer covers 75% of base medical plan with buy-up options • EAP (employee assistance program) • employer paid dental • employer paid vision • employer paid $25,000 life/AD&D policy • paid parental leave • 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match