Biotech Patent Attorney

A law firm based in St. Louis is actively seeking a qualified Biotech Patent Attorney with 2-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate should be registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and possess a solid educational background in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related fields. The position requires a candidate with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and/or Doctorate degree in the specified disciplines, along with a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.

Duties:

• Conduct thorough patentability and freedom-to-operate searches in the biotech sector.
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications adhering to USPTO regulations.
• Collaborate closely with scientific teams and inventors to comprehend and evaluate inventions.
• Offer technical expertise in biotechnology to support the development of a robust patent portfolio.
• Analyze and respond to office actions, interacting effectively with patent examiners.
• Stay abreast of advancements in biotech and intellectual property law.

Requirements:

• Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related fields.
• Master’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related fields.
• Doctorate in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related fields.

Experience:

• 2-6 years of overall experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.

Certifications:

Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of biotechnology concepts and principles.
• Proficiency in conducting comprehensive patent searches.
• Exceptional drafting and prosecution skills for patent applications.
• Effective communication and collaboration with scientific and legal teams.

This is an intellectual property powerhouse law firm. It provides legal services in all areas of IP, which includes patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Its clients range from high-tech startups to established technology companies, and from individual inventors to large public companies. Almost all of the firms lawyers are registered to practice before the patent bar, and some have advanced degrees in technical areas of science. The firm reportedly is a nice place to work, where lawyers enjoy the work and each others company. The workload at the firm is constant and busy, compensation is competitive and the quality of the assignments associates receive is interesting and high-end.