Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm specializing in intellectual property law seeks a skilled and experienced Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney to join their team in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of patent prosecution experience, possess a strong educational background in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or a related field, and hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Job Details:

Duties:

• Interface with clients and inventors at all stages of the patent process
• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications in the United States and abroad
• Conduct freedom-to-operate, infringement, and patentability analyses
• Assist in other responsibilities or projects, as requested or needed

Requirements:

• 3-8 years of patent prosecution experience
• A degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or a related field of study
• Demonstrated understanding of machine learning, molecular biology, and sequencing technology
• Familiarity with gene editing, immunology, microscopy, and systems biology is a plus
• Graduated with a JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to the USPTO

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings

Job Location:

Boston, MA

The firm specializes in intellectual property law with more than eighty years of IP practice expertise. A team of adept lawyers and other IP professionals comprise their legal practice. The corporate law office is headquartered in Massachusetts. There are fourteen practice areas such as cleantech, litigation, pharmaceutical and trademark-copyright. Practice industries and technologies are across-the-board. The law practice embraces diversity in the work force.