Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney for its San Francisco, CA office.

Job Overview:

The Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney will be responsible for providing strategic legal counsel and representation to biotech companies and investors in developing, managing, and protecting patent portfolios. The role involves conducting non-infringement and invalidity analysis, post-grant proceedings, and intellectual property due diligence.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel for biotech companies and investors on strategic international patent portfolio development and life cycle management.
• Conduct non-infringement and invalidity analysis of patents.
• Represent clients in post-grant proceedings.
• Conduct intellectual property due diligence for various transactions.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4+ years of patent counseling and prosecution experience.
• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
• Experience representing biotech companies and investors.
• Prior pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus.
• Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Education:

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

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent law and regulations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.