Biotechnology Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Biotechnology Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to handle diverse patent prosecution matters across chemical, pharmaceutical, biological, and biotechnology sectors, working with esteemed domestic and international clients.

Job Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical inventions.
• Manage and draft patent applications, responses to office actions, and appeals.
• Provide counsel on PTAB post-grant proceedings and infringement/non-infringement opinions.
• Perform patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Collaborate with clients and inventors to strategize intellectual property protection.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical or biotechnology patent prosecution, PTAB post-grant proceedings, and opinion drafting.
• Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Exceptional academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of patent law and regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with international patent prosecution.
• Familiarity with licensing and due diligence in biotechnology.
• Proficiency in patent search and analysis tools.

Education:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, or a related field.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Must be registered to practice before the USPTO.

The corporate law office is located in Washington, D.C. Area of concentration is intellectual property law. A fairly large team of adept lawyers and a skillful support group comprise the law firm. There are eight practice areas. Copyright, licensing-transactions, litigation and unfair competition are a few of their practice disciplines. Attorneys were recognized by a prominent law publication.