June 17, 2026

Science Advisor/Patent Agent - Technology

Intellectual PropertyPatent Prosecution

Goodwin Procter LLPSilicon Valley

Practice area

Intellectual Property · Patent Prosecution

PQE

1+ years

Location

Silicon Valley, California

Salary

$145,000 - $155,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

This Science Advisor/Patent Agent role focuses on intellectual property for the Technology business unit.
Core responsibilities include drafting patent applications, preparing detailed specifications, and claims.
You will conduct prior art searches, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, and evaluate inventions for patentability, validity, and infringement risks.
The role involves supporting IP due diligence for various transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, investments, and licensing.
You will also perform IP landscape and competitive intelligence analyses, and advise clients on patent portfolio development, management, prosecution strategies, and global filing approaches.
Day-to-day tasks include managing client patent portfolios and preparing responses to office actions under supervision.
Candidates must have strong technical writing and communication skills, with familiarity in US and international patent law principles, particularly in life sciences and biotech.
Eligibility to sit for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) registration examination is required; existing USPTO admission is strongly preferred.
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Prior law firm or in-house IP experience, specifically in patent preparation and prosecution, is also preferred.
The target salary range for this position is $145,000 - $155,000.

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Last updated: June 17, 2026