Where law meets science

Her future is brighter because biotech companies are developing new drugs to cure age-old childhood diseases. We protect their innovations.

Where law meets science

Medical device researchers are developing synthetic heart valves that last years longer than previous solutions, reducing the need for additional surgery. We protect breakthroughs like these.

Where law meets science

Pharmaceutical companies are developing new transdermal patches that are less invasive and maintain more steady levels of drugs—to treat everything from pain to Parkinson’s—in the body. We protect their discoveries.

"Karl Bozicevic is the most knowledgeable patent attorney in Silicon Valley. He takes a thoroughly business-oriented approach to advising biotechnology start-ups." IAM Magazine
The science of intellectual property ®

It took a Herculean effort to crack the code of the cereal wheat genome—one of nature's most complex—to help ensure the world's future food supply, even in changing climates. We protect breakthrough discoveries like these.

Our People

Innovators in fields ranging from life sciences to biotech look to our attorneys as a pillar of their business. They partner with IP law professionals who uniquely combine unrivaled experience in patent law with expertise in various areas of science and technology.

"The majority of our patent lawyers and patent agents have advanced technical degrees, and all have science or engineering backgrounds." - Bret Field, Partner

Protecting innovation ®

Genetic medicine researchers are using stem cell treatments to help people live full, active lives even after severe muscle damage. We protect their discoveries.

Our Practice Areas

At Bozicevic, Field & Francis LLP, clients enjoy close, collaborative partnerships with world-class patent attorneys, patent agents, and technical specialists. These professionals deliver the deep know-how in law and science needed to protect their discoveries in biopharma, life sciences, medical devices, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer software, and other disciplines.

"We help clients navigate the competitive patent landscape of the fields in which they work." – Carol L. Francis, Ph.D., Partner

Practice Areas

  • Patentability Analysis
  • Patent Landscaping
  • Freedom to Operate Analysis
  • Render opinions on patentability, infringement, and validity
  • Prepare and prosecute utility and design patent applications in the US Patent & Trademark Office
  • Coordinate the filing and prosecution of foreign patent applications
  • Patent Reexamination & Reissue
  • Coordinate European Patent Opposition

Intellectual Property Audits and Due Diligence Investigations

Trademark Registration

Core Competencies

  • Biotechnology
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Immunology
  • Vaccines
  • Research Tools

Medical Devices

Bioinformatics

  • New Chemical Entities
  • Small Molecules
  • Pharmaceuticals & Formulations

Analytical & Diagnostic Instrument

Green Technology

Business Methods & E-Commerce

Where law meets science

Today's medical device makers deliver advances like ultrasound solutions that let doctors keep an eye on labor and delivery—from fetal position to cardiac activity—for safer births. We protect their creations.

Careers

Bozicevic, Field and Francis is always interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates, particularly from prospective patent assistants, technology specialists, patent agents and associates.

If you are interested in applying for any of the positions described below, please send your resume to us with a short cover letter to careers@bozpat.com.

Positions

The firm is always seeking technical specialists.

Ideal candidates for this position must have an advanced degree in the biological sciences, particularly biochemistry, immunology, cell biology, cell engineering or molecular biology, as well as strong academics. You should have excellent writing, analytical and communications skills with top academic credentials and an eagerness to learn. This is an entry level position that requires no prior experience in patent prosecution and does not require registration to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Technical specialists are an integral part of the firm's practice. As a technical specialist, you will provide technical analysis and legal research for matters pending before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. You will work closely with senior patent agents and partners to assist in writing patent applications, developing strategies and drafting responses to actions issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. During this process you will learn how to develop and draft scientific and legal arguments, how write patent applications, and the laws and procedures for prosecuting patent applications. You will be strongly encouraged to take the patent bar exam within the first two years of working at the firm.

In addition to assisting in drafting responses and applications you may be asked to research a particular technology and then provide a detailed explanation as to how it works, determine the relevancy of scientific publications cited against a patent application by an examiner, review and edit pre-publication manuscripts used for patent application drafting, and provide general scientific support. Some of the technologies that we work on at the firm are complicated, difficult to understand and may be foreign to you. Working in these technologies can make this position very rewarding for the scientifically curious.

You can expect to work on interesting, cutting edge technologies from day one, in addition to receiving mentorship from some of the firm's most experienced practitioners.

If you are scientifically inquisitive and this job sounds intriguing, we want to hear from you.

We would be happy to put selected candidates in touch with someone that can share their experiences working as a technical specialist at BF&F.

The firm is always seeking patent agents at all levels. Candidates for this position must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, have an advanced degree in the biological sciences, particularly biochemistry, immunology, cell biology, cell engineering or molecular biology, as well as strong academics and a track record of success. Previous law firm or industry experience is preferred but not required.

As a junior patent agent, you will work in a team with one of the partners or a senior patent agent while you develop your skills and become more efficient.

As a senior patent agent, you will work autonomously or in a team with one of the partners as needed.

Many of our agents have been at the firm for over 10 years and some have been at the firm for over 20. We would be happy to put selected candidates in touch with someone that can tell you what it is like working as a patent agent at BF&F.

The firm is always seeking motivated and inspired talent to join our Patent Assistant Team.  Our employees are an integral part of the success of our firm.  We strive to provide training and opportunities for growth and development to foster a challenging and rewarding working environment.

The Patent Assistant position is one of service.  Patent Assistant job responsibilities include supporting the work of the attorney or agent to enhance their efficiency and overall production.  The assistant must be able to prepare and take responsibility for a variety of correspondence; U.S. and foreign patent prosecution filings, reports, memoranda, legal documents and maintain attorney dockets.

Contact Us

We represent a variety of companies from leading biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies to up-and-coming green technology companies.

San Francisco Office

T. 415.230.8100    F. 415.230.8131
101 Second St, Suite 1250
San Francisco, CA 94105 Map

Carol Francis francis@bozpat.com
Edward J. Baba baba@bozpat.com
General docket@bozpat.com
Career Inquiries recruiting@bozpat.com

Silicon Valley Office

T. 650.327.3400    F. 650.327.3231
201 Redwood Shores Parkway, Suite 200
Redwood City, CA 94065  Map

Karl Bozicevic bozicevic@bozpat.com
Bret Field field@bozpat.com
General docket@bozpat.com
Career Inquiries recruiting@bozpat.com