Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney

3-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm seeks a Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney in Washington, DC. This role involves providing legal counsel on patent matters within the biotechnology sector.

Job Overview: The Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney will provide legal guidance and support to biotech companies and investors in patent-related matters, including portfolio development, life cycle management, non-infringement and invalidity analysis, post-grant proceedings, and IP due diligence. The ideal candidate will have at least 4+ years of patent counseling and prosecution experience and a . in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.

Duties:

• Provide strategic counsel on international patent portfolio development for biotech companies and investors.
• Conduct non-infringement and invalidity analysis.
• Represent clients in post-grant proceedings.
• Conduct intellectual property due diligence.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve client objectives.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4+ years of patent counseling and prosecution experience.
• . in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
• Experience representing biotech companies and investors.
• Prior pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Registered to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office.

Education:

• . in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline.

Certifications:

• Must be registered to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent law and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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