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In-House
Attorney
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Min 2 yrs required
Patent Counsel Duties: Independently (with supervision and guidance from other attorneys in the department) build patent portfolios, or manage existing patent portfolios, related to cutting-edge pharmaceutical products, specifically small molecule pharmaceuticals. As a primary focus of the role - drafting and prosecuting patent applications, including responding to office actions in the U.S., working with patent colleagues in the UK, and working with local agents in non-U.S./non-European jurisdictions. Work with a large team of in-house U.S. and European patent attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. Support of the larger R&D organization, including client counseling, invention spotting, freedom-to-operate analysis, due diligence analysis and reporting, and helping to identify non-patent legal or business risks. Exposure to and interaction with major areas of the business including commercial, sales, and marketing groups, business development, manufacturing and supply, and transactional groups. Support U.S. and non-U.S. litigation, oppositions, IPRs, or other judicial and non-judicial proceedings around the world.
Qualification and Experience
Basic Qualifications: U.S. Law Degree (Juris Doctorate) from an accredited law school. Undergraduate Degree in a life science-related field (e.g. chemistry, biochemistry, or related sciences), or comparable relevant work experience. 2+ years of focused practice drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications in local and foreign jurisdictions. 2+ years of experience as a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office examiner will be considered. Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state. Admitted to practice in front of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO bar admission). Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related sciences. A law firm or in-house patent department experience is preferred. Experience drafting patent applications directed to small molecule therapeutics, processes, formulations, and the like. Ability to independently manage patent dockets and portfolios, including the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities. Ability to communicate competently and confidently with R&D clients, business partners, and senior management.
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