Biotechnology IP Associate Attorney

A law firm in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Biotechnology IP Associate Attorney with 2-6 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacology, or life sciences, superior academic credentials, and strong skills in writing, interpersonal communication, and patent prosecution.

Job Details:

• Draft and prosecute biotechnology patent applications covering diverse areas such as biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and life sciences.
• Conduct thorough patentability assessments, prior art searches, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Provide strategic intellectual property advice and counsel to clients in the biotechnology sector.
• Collaborate closely with inventors, scientists, and technical experts to understand inventions and prepare detailed patent specifications.
• Assist clients in managing patent portfolios, including advising on patent strategy, enforcement, and licensing agreements.
• Represent clients in biotechnology patent disputes and litigation matters.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute biotechnology patent applications.
• Conduct patentability assessments, prior art searches, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Provide strategic intellectual property advice to biotechnology clients.
• Collaborate with inventors and technical experts to prepare patent specifications.
• Manage patent portfolios and advise on patent strategy and enforcement.
• Represent clients in biotechnology patent disputes and litigation.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or Life Sciences.
• 2-6 years of experience specifically in drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications.
• Admission to at least one State Bar (Pennsylvania Bar preferred) and ideally registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Exceptional academic credentials with a strong academic record.
• Experience in conducting patent searches and analyses.
• Proficiency in drafting complex patent applications and legal documents.

Education and Certifications:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or Life Sciences.
• Admission to at least one State Bar (Pennsylvania Bar preferred).
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work and excellent client service.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here raves about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.