Patent Attorney - Biotech

Job Title: Patent Attorney - Biotech
Job Location: Clayton, MO

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm in Clayton, MO, is seeking a skilled Patent Attorney with a focus on biotech to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in patent law with a specialization in biotechnological fields such as immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, or biochemistry. The firm is looking for an attorney to provide high-quality support to the firm’s clients in this growing sector.

Duties:

• Draft, prosecute, and manage patent applications related to biotechnology innovations.
• Advise clients on patentability, IP strategy, and related legal matters in the biotech industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance on patent portfolio management.
• Represent clients before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Conduct legal research and analysis on patent laws, regulations, and industry trends.
• Assist in patent litigation and other intellectual property-related disputes, as needed.

Requirements:

• Active registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory research experience in a biotech-related field.
• A strong understanding of biotech subjects such as immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or similar fields.
• Experience with antibody-related work is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to draft and prosecute patent applications in the biotech sector.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Education:

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate in a relevant field (e.g., immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, or biochemistry).
• Antibody experience is a plus.

Certifications:

• USPTO Registration is required.

Skills:

• Expertise in biotechnology and patent law.
• Strong technical background in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, or biochemistry.
• Exceptional attention to detail and legal acumen.
• Excellent client management and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in managing patent portfolios for biotech-related innovations.
• Proficiency in relevant legal research tools and patent databases.

Job Location: Clayton, MO

This is an intellectual property powerhouse law firm. It provides legal services in all areas of IP, which includes patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Its clients range from high-tech startups to established technology companies, and from individual inventors to large public companies. Almost all of the firms lawyers are registered to practice before the patent bar, and some have advanced degrees in technical areas of science. The firm reportedly is a nice place to work, where lawyers enjoy the work and each others company. The workload at the firm is constant and busy, compensation is competitive and the quality of the assignments associates receive is interesting and high-end.