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Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent attorney with 1-4 years of chemistry experience. The candidate will conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses. Will analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation. Draft patent applications and responses to office actions and advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions. Should have a Ph.D in organic chemistry. Must be focused on patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology or related field is required. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent Office. Legal

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.

IP - Patent - Organic chemistry, IP - Patent - Chemistry

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent attorney with 1-4 years of experience. The candidate will join the busy life science focused patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice. Will conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses. Analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation. Draft patent applications and responses to office actions; and advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions. Should have Ph.D in Biotechnology or a related field. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology or related field is required. Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent Office. Legal

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.

IP - Patent - Biotechnology

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent attorney with 1-3 years of experience. The candidate must have some experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting IP due diligence and FTO analyses. A strong technical background in biological or chemical sciences is required. An advanced degree is required (Ph.D. is preferred. An MS with substantial industry experience will be considered). Registration with the USPTO is required. Prior law firm experience is preferred. Legal

This large Boston firm has a surprisingly good government and regulatory practice, with the added bonus that their attorneys do not have to split their work with Washington DC lawyers in the same practice. This is a firm made up of well-rounded but most certainly well-pedigreed attorneys who come off unusually polished and professional. Associates here are generally quite satisfied, if not a little put off by what at times can be a bit of a competitive environment, both inside and outside the office. The strengths are that associates generally know whether they are 'on track' to make partner, and work in an environment that is designed with the appropriate mentoring and support staff to help associate development and training along.

IP - Patent - Biology

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks junior patent attorney with 1-3 years of experience and a strong technical background in chemistry. The candidate should have some experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting IP due diligence and FTO analyses. Advanced degree is required (PhD is preferred; will consider an MS with substantial industry experience). Registration with the USPTO is required; prior firm experience is preferred. Legal

This large Boston firm has a surprisingly good government and regulatory practice, with the added bonus that their attorneys do not have to split their work with Washington DC lawyers in the same practice. This is a firm made up of well-rounded but most certainly well-pedigreed attorneys who come off unusually polished and professional. Associates here are generally quite satisfied, if not a little put off by what at times can be a bit of a competitive environment, both inside and outside the office. The strengths are that associates generally know whether they are 'on track' to make partner, and work in an environment that is designed with the appropriate mentoring and support staff to help associate development and training along.

IP - Patent - Chemistry

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks junior life sciences licensing associate attorney with preferably 2+ years in patent licensing in the Life Sciences industry working with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device companies. The candidate will work one-on-one with partners or handle agreements independently, gain a depth of experience in a broad range of transactions, and get immediate client contact. Should preferably have hands-on experience in any of the following areas: drafting and negotiation of complex collaboration agreements, development, manufacturing and supply agreements, sponsored research agreements, clinical trial agreements, and material transfer agreements. Legal

This is one of our favorite firms. Founded on the intellectual and academic foundations of the law, this firm has a casual open door policy where lawyers are just as likely to be debating the constitutionality of a local statute and discussing the weather. Prominent lecturers and professors in the community, this firm's partners are truly excited about the practice of law, and instill that same feeling throughout the firm. With beautiful open offices, this firm's tries to be as progressive as possible when it comes to lawyers' lives (and remain profitable). Associates say that partners are truly accommodating in terms of hours and assignments, which is not to say that the lawyers here don't work hard. But, when a partner takes the time to tell an associate about a project well enough in advance to allow the associate to budget their time, the office environment can substantially improve. And so it is in this full service practice, where we believe some of the most exciting work is being done in the intellectual property arena.

IP - Patent - Pharmacology, IP - Patent - Biotechnology

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks life sciences business attorney with 4+ years of experience representing emerging companies in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and/or medical device sectors. The candidate should preferably have experience negotiating and drafting agreements regarding intellectual property rights, including patent license agreements with universities and collaboration agreements with pharmaceutical companies. Legal

This is one of our favorite firms. Founded on the intellectual and academic foundations of the law, this firm has a casual open door policy where lawyers are just as likely to be debating the constitutionality of a local statute and discussing the weather. Prominent lecturers and professors in the community, this firm's partners are truly excited about the practice of law, and instill that same feeling throughout the firm. With beautiful open offices, this firm's tries to be as progressive as possible when it comes to lawyers' lives (and remain profitable). Associates say that partners are truly accommodating in terms of hours and assignments, which is not to say that the lawyers here don't work hard. But, when a partner takes the time to tell an associate about a project well enough in advance to allow the associate to budget their time, the office environment can substantially improve. And so it is in this full service practice, where we believe some of the most exciting work is being done in the intellectual property arena.

IP - Patent - Pharmacology, IP - Patent - Biotechnology

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent prosecution associate attorney with 3-4 years of experience. The candidate should have strong background in life sciences including molecular biology, immunology, or related field. Must have 2-3 years of patent prosecution experience. PhD and USPTO registration is required. Legal

The candidate should have excellent writing and academic credentials.

The Washington D.C. office for this firm offers legal professionals careers in emerging technology and law. Their intellectual property practice includes consumer electronics, telecommunications, and internet litigation and prosecution. They take many cases to trial in federal court and International Trade Commission settings. This firm also manages a variety of electrical and mechanical technologies, nanotechnology, software, and medical devices cases before the FCC, FTC, FDA, and other federal agencies. This firm is always searching for premier candidates to add to their ever-changing IP team.

IP - Patent - Molecular Biology

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent prosecution associate attorney with 5-6 years of experience. The candidate should have strong background in life sciences including molecular biology, cellular biology, bioinformatics, genetics, biochemistry, immunology, or closely related. Should have 5 years of patent prosecution experience. Advanced degree (preferably PhD) and USPTO registration are required. Legal

The candidate should have excellent writing and academic credentials.

The Washington D.C. office for this firm offers legal professionals careers in emerging technology and law. Their intellectual property practice includes consumer electronics, telecommunications, and internet litigation and prosecution. They take many cases to trial in federal court and International Trade Commission settings. This firm also manages a variety of electrical and mechanical technologies, nanotechnology, software, and medical devices cases before the FCC, FTC, FDA, and other federal agencies. This firm is always searching for premier candidates to add to their ever-changing IP team.

IP - Patent - Molecular Biology, IP - Patent - Biology, IP - Patent - Biochemistry

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level chemical attorney with 3-5 years of experience in patent prosecution and counseling. The candidate should have degree(s) in chemistry, organic chemistry, or a related discipline. Experience supervising and training junior associates, student associates, technical specialists, and patent agents is essential. USPTO registration number or be patent Bar-eligible is essential. Legal

This full-service intellectual property firm has been around for over 50 years. They put their clients first by protecting, advocating, leveraging their ideas, speaking their language, and listening. They have legal and technical experience in pretty much every technology and industry.

IP - Patent - Organic chemistry, IP - Patent - Chemistry

Full-Time

Boston office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent prosecution associate attorney with 2+ years of experience in drafting and prosecuting US patents. The candidate will be a member of the chemical / pharmaceutical / biotech team. Will be responsible for all aspects of global portfolio strategy and management, including obtaining and enforcing IP rights in the US and abroad. Candidate with a chemistry background or chemical engineering degree will be considered. Superior writing skills are required. Must be registered to practice before the USPTO and/or be licensed in Massachusetts or have the ability to become licensed. Legal

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.

IP - Patent - Pharmacology, IP - Patent - Chemistry, IP - Patent - Biotechnology

Full-Time