Intellectual Property Senior Associate - Life Sciences

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Senior Associate specializing in Life Sciences to join their Washington, D.C. office. This role involves engaging in advanced patent prosecution and litigation within a dynamic team of legal professionals.

Duties

• Conduct patent prosecution and litigation in the life sciences sector.
• Manage and develop patent portfolios.
• Perform competitive landscape analyses and assess patentability.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys on complex legal matters.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of post-JD experience in patent prosecution and litigation.
• Experience with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device, and digital health patents.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction (MA, NY, CA, CO, or DC).

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Undergraduate degree in Biology.
• Life sciences PhD strongly preferred.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.

With offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, this full-service international law firm is committed to providing top quality service and finding innovative solutions to any problems. The firm fosters a work environment that promotes entrepreneurship, collaboration, and collegiality. Committed to diversity, the firm recruits talents from various backgrounds, and provides extensive in-house and external training opportunities. Believing in giving back, the firm provides attorneys and staff with opportunities to impact the communities in which they live and practice through pro bono and community service.