Patent Agent

At Adaptive were Powering the Age of Immune Medicine. Our goal is to harness the power of the adaptive immune system to transform the way diseases are diagnosed and treated. As an Adapter you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in peoples lives. With Adaptive you’ll create a career highlight through collaboration with bright curious colleagues working at the apex of innovation and application. Its time for your next chapter. Discover your story with Adaptive. Position Overview The Patent Agent position is a dynamic role that blends core patent agent responsibilities including drafting, filing, prosecution and portfolio management across patents and trademarks with legal support spanning vendor agreement review, vendor risk assessment, policy development, legal training and process optimization— all in close collaboration with scientists, researchers, business leaders and legal teams. Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions Responsible for managing a global patent portfolio including working closely with external and internal counsel, interfacing with business leaders on strategic IP matters and collaborating with inventors and technical staff. Support patent prosecution matters and perform related tasks such as performing patent searches, reviewing patent applications, preparing and filing related legal documents, completing patent formalities and conducting research—all in coordination with outside counsel and internal stakeholders. Collaborate to develop and execute on patent strategies. Work closely with team members to manage patent docket system and patent files with an understanding of the deadlines/actions needed on each file and accuracy of the files. Regularly communicate docket standards, protocols and procedures. Coordinate trademark matters including collaboration with internal stakeholders and outside counsel. Develop and maintain processes and discussions with inventors, researchers and technical staff to identify and assess inventions and ideas for patentability. Review, prepare and manage vendor agreements and statements of work under the supervision of an attorney which may also include researching legal issues and assessing risk, organizing electronic files and communicating with internal stakeholders. Train employees and maintain a program on trade secrets, employee inventions and confidential information in addition to other intellectual property matters that may arise. Keep up to date with legal developments in the patent field and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Adaptive’s product portfolio, pipeline and business objectives. Assist with review and analysis of existing department processes and work with department personnel to develop process improvements that promote cost reductions, leverage AI as appropriate and create other efficiencies. Assist with patent litigation matters and perform due diligence as necessary. Actively prioritize work, responding to deadlines and changing critical needs. Support and advise on strategic ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed. All other duties as assigned. Position Requirements (Education Experience Other) Required Bachelor’s degree (scientific or technical degree preferred) with 5 years of experience in patent practice; strong preference for bio/pharma/medical device/diagnostics industry experience. Registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Strong verbal and written business communication skills: highly adept at synthesizing and summarizing complex and/or voluminous content into clear, concise and actionable communication or training. Ability to work under fast‑paced conditions, comfortable making decisions and demonstrates good judgment. Strong process‑orientation: has proven effectiveness in identifying, developing and implementing scalable/sustainable process and other continuous improvements to achieve organizational efficiencies and increase effectiveness. Excellent project management skills: can prioritize multiple tasks and goals to ensure timely, on‑target and within‑budget accomplishments. Proficiency in workplace and patent management technologies (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, project management software, patent management software, legal operations and management technologies). Committed team player while taking initiative to get results with moderate supervision. Preferred In‑house legal experience. Comfortable working with different levels of the company including senior level management. Familiar with contracting principles and agreements. Experience with system design and administration specifically compliance and legal system common in the industry. Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail. Able to set priorities and juggle multiple demands. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting. On rare occasions may require working late hours and/or is a remote role but there is a preference for candidates in the greater Seattle area require travel up to 10% of the time. #LI-Remote Compensation Salary Range: $100,600 – $150,800 Equity grant Bonus eligible ALERT: Malicious groups posing as Adaptive employees have recently used fraudulent email aliases to extend employment offers, provide fake documents and request sensitive personal and financial information. Legitimate Adaptive employment opportunities are initiated through our careers page and extended after multiple interviews with verified employees. Adaptive does not ask new hires to purchase anything out‑of‑pocket including home office supplies and equipment. Interested in this position but don’t meet all the requirements? Adaptive is committed to building diverse, equitable and inclusive teams across our organization. Please consider applying even if your experience doesn’t match all the qualifications; you may be the exact candidate we’re searching for Adaptive is not currently sponsoring candidates requiring work authorization support for this position. Adaptives posted compensation information includes a base salary (or hourly rate) range and summary of other available total compensation. The base salary range represents a minimum‑to‑maximum salary (or hourly rate) available to candidates upon extension of offer. Base salary is thoughtfully considered upon offer and is determined through multiple evaluation checks throughout the interview process including a candidate’s ability to meet minimum qualifications, a candidate’s ability to thoughtfully address preferred qualifications, current market conditions and internal pay equity. Listed base salary is exclusive of bonus, commission, equity, differential pay, benefits and other incentives. Adaptives benefits at‑glance Adaptive Biotechnologies is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Please refer the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster for more information. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement please email . If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e‑mail . This email is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability will not receive a response. NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Adaptive Biotechnologies values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners and will only accept resumes from those partners who have active agreements with Adaptive. Adaptive Biotechnologies is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received by any employee of Adaptive Biotechnologies who is not a member of the Human Resources team. Required Experience: Unclear Seniority Key Skills Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Legal Drafting, Growing Experience, AI, Intellectual Property Law, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Office Experience, Spectroscopy, Organic Chemistry, Writing Skills Employment Type: Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary: $100,600 – $150,800 #J-18808-Ljbffr