Intellectual Property Patent Prosecution Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an experienced Patent Prosecution Attorney to join its national Intellectual Property team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will contribute to the firm's success with their expertise and dedication.

Duties

• Manage patent prosecution matters effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborate with clients to develop patent strategies.
• Conduct thorough patent searches and analyses.
• Draft and file patent applications with precision.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biology, preferably with experience in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, virology, microbiology, immunology, and/or plant molecular biology/genetics.
• Over 5 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Strong academic record and commitment to excellence.

Education

• Ph.D. in biology or related field.

Certifications

• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life and disability insurance.

This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. This is a busy office that represents a lot of the mid-west powerhouse companies in business transactions, intellectual property and litigation, such as commercial, securities, product liability, insurance coverage, and intellectual property matters. The firms lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. People really do get along with one another. This firm is always looking to find awesome, talented attorneys. Find your niche in business, real property, litigation, and intellectual property law within a relaxed yet highly professional atmosphere.