Job Title: Patent Attorney – Life Sciences

Location: Silicon Valley, CA / Boston, MA / New York, NY / Washington, DC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days in-office required)
Salary Range: $235,000 - $390,000 annually

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to join a growing Life Sciences Patent Prosecution and Counseling practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background combined with patent prosecution experience within a law firm environment.

Candidates should possess at least 3 years of patent law experience, although candidates with fewer years of experience and exceptional qualifications may also be considered. A Ph.D. is preferred, or an M.S. with significant research experience, in Cellular & Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related scientific discipline.

Experience with medical technology, artificial intelligence, and/or biotech or medical devices is considered a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage client relationships and patent portfolios within the life sciences sector.
Conduct prior art searches, patentability analyses, and freedom-to-operate assessments.
Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
Prepare responses to USPTO office actions and participate in post-grant proceedings.
Provide IP counseling and litigation support.
Conduct IP due diligence for financings, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions.
Train and mentor junior patent agents and attorneys.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex intellectual property matters.

Required Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Registered Patent Attorney with the USPTO.
Minimum 3 years of law firm experience in patent prosecution and counseling.
Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Life Sciences or related field.
Strong technical, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology and related disciplines.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in team environments.

Application Requirements:
To apply, candidates must submit:

Cover Letter
Resume
Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Transcripts
Two Writing Samples:
Patent application drafted by the candidate
Office action response containing persuasive argument drafted by the candidate

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), wellbeing programs, and additional employee benefits for eligible employees.

Pay: $295,000.00 - $390,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Experience:

Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology .: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Registered Patent Attorney with the USPTO. (Required)

Work Location: In person

Suntek Corporations Inc

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