Intellectual Property Associate

Job Overview: A reputable law firm is seeking a team-oriented Associate to join its Intellectual Property group. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and over 4 years of experience in patent prosecution. The position requires expertise in biological sciences, including fields such as molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, and related disciplines. This individual will be responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications, preparing patent opinion letters, providing patent counseling, and conducting patent due diligence in the context of business transactions. The role also involves collaborating with various other practices to provide comprehensive legal services to life science companies.

Location:

• Indianapolis, IN

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Prepare patent opinion letters and provide patent counseling to clients.
• Conduct patent due diligence studies for business transactions.
• Collaborate with other legal practices to offer full services to life science companies.
• Maintain and manage intellectual property portfolios for clients.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Previous law firm or industry experience.
• Membership in the U.S. Patent Bar.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Education:

• Advanced degree in one of the following fields: biology, cellular biology, molecular biology, genetics, immunology, biotechnology, cancer biology, pharmacology, bioengineering, microbiology, or a similar biological discipline.

Certifications:

• Current U.S. Patent Bar membership.

Skills:

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Deep understanding of patent law and intellectual property rights.
• Proficient in patent prosecution processes.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Eligibility for bonuses.

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.