Patent Associate - Biotechnology

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Patent Associate to join its Biotechnology team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will have experience in life sciences-related patent and intellectual property work, including counseling, due diligence, and patent preparation and prosecution.

Duties

• Provide counseling and due diligence in life sciences patent matters.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Draft and negotiate intellectual property agreements.
• Engage in interparty matters as needed.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in life sciences patent and IP work.
• Active Bar admission in Georgia, New York, or Pennsylvania.
• Registration with the USPTO.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Graduate degree in molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, or related area required.
• Ph.D. preferred.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Proficiency in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Ability to draft and negotiate IP agreements.
• Experience in interparty matters is desirable.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings account.
• Firm-subsidized emergency child and elder care services.
• Family and medical leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Pre-tax transportation program.

Founded in the 1880s, this firms practice areas include Business & Finance, Employee Benefits, Estates, Litigation, Public Finance, Real Estate, and International Law. With offices throughout the U.S., the opportunities are endless for candidates with an eye on the future. Attorneys come from both top tier and local law schools. Perks include generous benefits and a free work out facility. We here that although these attorneys aren't particularly adventuresome in terms of practice area (relying on long-standing corporate clientele as their bread and butter), they are a friendly group. I hear that there is really no attitude as between partners and associates, who generally pitch in on files at the same level of responsibility and hard work.