Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney for their Boston, MA office. Here's an overview of the job:

Job Overview:

The Bio Patent Counseling Associate Attorney will provide strategic legal counsel to biotech companies and investors in developing and managing international patent portfolios. They will also conduct 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.
• Represent clients in post-grant proceedings.
• Conduct intellectual property due diligence.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure comprehensive legal support.

Requirements:

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

Education & Certifications:

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in intellectual property law and regulations.

This global firm wants to be known for his cutting edge attitude about doing law in the Millenium. Are they there yet? We're not sure that they are quite ready to live up to the hype, but we are impressed with the lawyers in this office. With impressive pedigree and a particularly good banking section, the Boston office offers a great working environment, with all of the perks of an international practice. While not being at the center of this firm's operations makes it somewhat difficult to predict partnership promotion, the firm's partners in this office make the Boston office quite livable.