Patent Attorney

A law firm in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Patent Attorney. The Attorney will be responsible for providing legal counsel and patent prosecution services to clients in the biotechnology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical technology sectors.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution for clients in biotechnology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical technologies
• Provide legal advice on patent matters, including patentability assessments, infringement analysis, and patent portfolio management
• Draft patent applications, responses to office actions, and other legal documents
• Conduct patent searches and prior art analysis
• Communicate with clients, patent examiners, and other stakeholders
• Manage patent portfolios and provide strategic guidance to clients

Requirements:

• Strong technical background and education in biotechnology, chemistry, or pharmaceutical technologies
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong academic and professional credentials
• Registration to practice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Ability to promptly become licensed in IA, MN, ND, or WI

Education & Certifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
• Registration to practice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge in biotechnology, chemistry, or pharmaceutical technologies
• Proficiency in patent prosecution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex technical and legal issues
• Strong client management skills

Experience:

Preferably 3+ years of patent prosecution experience

With offices in the US, Mexico and China, this business law firm was established in the late 1940s. The firm has over 300 employees working with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Some of the awards and rankings achieved by the firm are Leading Firm by Chambers USA 2013, Top Listed in Best Lawyers, Go-To Top 500 firms, Best Law Firms 2014 by US News, WILEF Certified 2013, Best Places to Work by Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal and certified by World Trademark Review. The firm not only serves as legal counselors but as strategic partners and business advisors working on the concept of ?law meets business?. They specialize in family law, immigration, environmental law, intellectual property, litigation, bankruptcy, employment & labor, real estate, mergers & acquisitions, securities, property tax appeals and government relations.