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In-House
Attorney
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Molecular Biology
Pharmacology
Min 5 yrs required
Senior Counsel - Patent The candidate will develop and implement global patent litigation strategies for biosimilar products in collaboration with other in-house attorneys. Will ensure consistency among arguments in multiple countries. Will have direct involvement and shared responsibility in all aspects of ex-US patent disputes, in both judicial and administrative tribunals, from initial issue identification through resolution. Working in partnership with outside counsel and other in-house attorneys and staff, the Senior Counsel will develop and drive case strategies as an active team member, including all non-infringement, invalidity, and as needed, freedom to operate analysis. Will have hands-on involvement in such aspects as witness interviews, discovery, motion and brief drafting, trial preparation, and participation at trial and on appeal. Other responsibilities for the Senior Counsel could include freedom-to-operate and pre-litigation activities, such as identification of relevant patents, conducting searches for prior art, analyzing third party patents, and developing persuasive legal arguments. Will also be responsible for developing and counseling others on intellectual property strategies associated with firm’s business and research endeavors. Should have J.D. degree or LL.M. or equivalent European law degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. or European jurisdiction, and 4+ years of experience practicing intellectual property law. Should preferably have J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an ABA accredited law school. Must have 10+ years of experience practicing patent law and 7+ years of experience litigating U.S. patent disputes in federal and/or administrative courts, 4+ years of which involved biotechnology-related matters. Ideally, including both law firm and in-house biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation experience. Should have experience in foreign adversarial proceedings (patent litigation, oppositions, nullity actions, PMNOC proceedings, patent linkage proceedings, etc.). Should preferably have experience developing and implementing global patent litigation strategy in multiple countries (such as Europe, Australia, Canada, or Japan). Trial experience (bench or jury) is essential. Should have experience in other U.S. adversarial proceedings such as IPRs or PGRs. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Must have undergraduate degree in the sciences and a working understanding of molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, structural biology, pharmaceutics, or chemical engineering. Ideally an advanced degree, such as a Master’s or Ph.D., or research experience in one of these areas. Should have excellent judgement, analytical skills, legal drafting, and oral and written communication skills. Should have etrong management skills as well as a strong client service focus and the ability to work independently and in teams; ability to navigate through ambiguity; and ability to work efficiently, to prioritize workflow, to meet demanding deadlines, and to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ref: R-66865
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