Patent Agent

Patent Agent Role at Elanco Animal Health

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is seeking a highly skilled Patent Agent to join our Intellectual Property team. As a Patent Agent, you will play a crucial role in securing robust intellectual property protection for our advancements in the animal health industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with R&D scientists and technology leaders to identify patentable inventions and oversee the filing of high-quality patent applications.
• Conduct prior art searches, landscape surveys, and patentability assessments to support the development of patent filing strategies.
• Manage patent prosecution activities, including overseeing the preparation of responses to office actions and navigating patent prosecution procedures.
• Work closely with outside counsel to coordinate the filing and prosecution of patent applications domestically and globally.
• Assist in assessing freedom-to-operate and conducting patent landscape analyses to support R&D decision-making and product development strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific or technical field, preferably in biology, chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Registered Patent Agent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office or eligible and willing to sit for the USPTO Patent Agent examination.
• Strong understanding of patent law and procedures, with experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the United States and overseeing international prosecution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex scientific and legal concepts effectively.

What We Offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• Multiple relocation packages.
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO).
• Flexible work arrangements.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.