Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney for their Philadelphia, PA office.

Job Overview:

The Biopatent Counseling Associate Attorney will provide strategic counsel and legal support to biotech companies and investors in various aspects of patent portfolio development, life cycle management, and IP due diligence. They will also play a crucial role in non-infringement and invalidity analysis, post-grant proceedings, and representing clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Duties:

• Provide comprehensive patent counseling and prosecution services to biotech companies and investors.
• Conducted non-infringement and invalidity analyses and advised clients on strategic patent portfolio development and management.
• Represent clients in post-grant proceedings and IP due diligence activities.
• Collaborate with attorneys and stakeholders to develop effective legal strategies for clients.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4+ years of patent counseling and prosecution experience.
• Hold a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
• Experience representing biotech companies and investors in international patent matters.
• Prior pharmaceutical industry experience is desirable.
• Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent law and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.

We are fond of this firm, who, through large scale mergers, have become a network of integrated offices that can handle clients in any major city. Although that growth has not yet translated into the full scale Fortune 500 multinational clientele, this law firm is content to be the well-priced big firm alternative. With a quirky and youthful approach to the law and firm management, this firm is not as concerned with the bottom line as it is being a novel law firm in which to work. With practice areas that run from international trade to individual tax, there are plenty of opportunities for like-minded attorneys.