Life Sciences Patent Attorney Job in Winston Salem, NC Near Me - 376662 | BCGSearch.com

Life Sciences Patent Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location North Carolina - Winston Salem

Job ID NUG4376662

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 3 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas IP - Patent - Life SciencesIntellectual Property - General

2025-06-10 05:15:43

Job Overview:
A nationally recognized law firm is hiring a Patent Attorney to join its Chemistry & Life Sciences Patent Prosecution team. This full-time role focuses on supporting innovations at the intersection of biology and software, including bioinformatics, computational biology, artificial intelligence, and related life sciences technologies. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience and a strong academic or industry background in one or more of the above fields.

Location:

  • Winston-Salem, NC

Duties:

  • Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications for biotechnology, life sciences, and software innovations

  • Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and support examiner interviews

  • Perform patentability, freedom-to-operate, and IP landscape analyses

  • Advise clients on patent strategy and portfolio development

  • Collaborate with inventors, researchers, and corporate legal teams

  • Support due diligence and licensing activities related to intellectual property

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years of patent prosecution experience in life sciences, computational biology, or bioinformatics

  • High proficiency in technical writing and patent claim drafting

  • Experience working with technologies at the intersection of biology and AI/software

  • Detail-oriented with strong communication skills

  • Ability to provide writing samples and academic transcripts upon request

Education:

  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD preferred) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, or a closely related scientific field

Certifications:

  • Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required

  • For attorney candidates: active state bar license for the relevant office location

Skills:

  • Expertise in patent law related to life sciences and software

  • Excellent research, analytical, and legal writing abilities

  • Ability to manage complex patent portfolios and work independently

  • Strong collaboration and client communication skills

  • Familiarity with patent databases and IP management tools

Benefits:

  • Reduced billable hour requirements for attorney candidates (non-partnership track)

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and additional wellness benefits

  • Professional development support and opportunities for advancement

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality.

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