Patent Law

About the role:

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, motivated and experienced patent agent to play a primary role with the company?s strategic IP efforts worldwide. This patent agent will have a critical role in supporting 10x Genomics? business in connection with IP portfolio objectives, management and contribute on an individual basis to patent prosecution and maintenance.

What you will be doing:

• Strategic contributor to the drafting, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of 10x?s worldwide patent portfolio.
• Able to provide hands-on direction and input to outside counsel, and to draft/review a wide variety of work product, including patent applications and office action responses.
• Able to contribute to global patent strategy as needed over time with a focus on alignment of the patent portfolio with 10x?s business needs, priorities and resources.
• Interact with R&D at all levels, including group leaders and team members, to identify patent-worthy inventions and secure patents on 10x innovations.
• Strategic contributor to IP due diligence, technology assessments and FTO analyses in potential strategic transactions (including M&A, licensing and financing).
• Assist 10x counsel and outside counsel on IP-related proceedings, challenges, disputes and litigation.

To be successful, you will need:

• Admission to the United States Patent & Trademark Office Bar.
• Solid knowledge of global intellectual property laws & practices.
• Minimum of 3-5 years? experience in life sciences, biotechnology or closely related patent areas with a strong preference for in-house experience.
• Experienced in managing complex patent portfolios & strategies and developing commercially-relevant patent assets.
• Advanced degree (preferably a Ph.D.) in biochemistry, molecular biology or chemistry; a strong technological aptitude for learning and working with a range of technologies; and a willingness to learn and engage with 10X employees and outside counsel in other technology areas including microfluidics, instrumentation, and software.
• Excellent writing, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to strategically educate and support fellow employees.
• Self-directed and proactive, comfortable executing on multiple projects independently and in collaboration with others.

It will be fantastic if you already have:

• Experience managing outside counsel is a plus
• Experience in adverse proceedings (e.g., litigation, USPTO proceedings, EPO oppositions) is a plus

Apply online at:
https://www.10xgenomics.com/careers/

Additional Info
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Pleasanton, CA