Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney

3-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney with 4+ years of patent counseling and prosecution experience, along with a . in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline. The ideal candidate will have experience representing biotech companies and investors in strategic international patent portfolio development and life cycle management, non-infringement and invalidity analysis, post-grant proceedings, and IP due diligence. Prior pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus. The candidate must be registered to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to biotech companies and investors on patent matters related to strategic international patent portfolio development and life cycle management.
• Conduct non-infringement and invalidity analysis for biotech patents.
• Represent clients in post-grant proceedings before the . Patent and Trademark Office.
• Conduct intellectual property due diligence for biotech-related transactions.

Requirements:

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

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Registration to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent law and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

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