Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney with 4+ years of patent counseling and prosecution experience, along with a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline. The ideal candidate will have experience representing biotech companies and investors in strategic international patent portfolio development and life cycle management, non-infringement and invalidity analysis, post-grant proceedings, and IP due diligence. Prior pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus. The candidate must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to biotech companies and investors on patent matters related to strategic international patent portfolio development and life cycle management.
• Conduct non-infringement and invalidity analysis for biotech patents.
• Represent clients in post-grant proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Conduct intellectual property due diligence for biotech-related transactions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4+ years of patent counseling and prosecution experience.
• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
• Experience representing biotech companies and investors.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline.

Certifications:

• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent law and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

This multipractice, international firm has more than 700 lawyers across 11 U.S. and European offices. It offers services in more than 30 practice areas and industry concentrations. The San Francisco office is one of the smaller offices, but it is growing and very important to the success of the entire firm. Compensation and billable hours requirements are on a level with other firms of this size.