Patent Prosecution Associate - Life Sciences

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced patent attorney for their life sciences patent practice in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Cellular & Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field, and at least three years of law firm experience. This full-time position requires in-office presence at least three days a week.

Duties

• Manage client relationships and patent portfolios.
• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Provide counseling and litigation support.
• Conduct IP due diligence for financings and corporate deals.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Train and mentor junior patent agents and attorneys.
• Participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO.

Requirements

• At least three years of law firm experience preferred.
• Ph.D. or M.S. with research experience in relevant fields.
• Experience with medtech, AI, and/or medical/biotech devices is a plus.
• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology.
• Initiative and ability to work well on disparate teams.
• Registered with the USPTO as a patent practitioner.

Education

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Cellular & Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related field.

Certifications

• Registered with the USPTO as a patent practitioner.

Skills

• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology.
• Ability to manage client relationships and patent portfolios.

Benefits

• Healthcare and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.