Bioinformatics Patent Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lower billable hour requirement

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Menlo Park, CA seeks a USPTO-registered Patent Attorney with expertise in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, AI, or related field. The role allows remote or hybrid work arrangements, and is based in Menlo Park, California.

You will conduct patent prosecution, draft and review patent applications, and work with clients to develop patent strategies and IP counsel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of patent prosecution experience.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred.
• Admission or qualification for admission to the state bar of the primary office location.
• Strong familiarity with software and biological fields.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent prosecution in the fields of bioinformatics and computational biology.
• Collaborate with clients to develop patent strategies.
• Draft and review patent applications and related documents.
• Provide counsel on intellectual property matters.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Technical writing

Communication skills

Bioinformatics familiarity

Analytical skills

Education

MS or PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a USPTO-registered Patent Attorney with expertise in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, based in Menlo Park, CA. This role offers the flexibility of remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Duties

• Conduct patent prosecution in the fields of bioinformatics and computational biology.
• Collaborate with clients to develop patent strategies.
• Draft and review patent applications and related documents.
• Provide counsel on intellectual property matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of patent prosecution experience.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred.
• Strong familiarity with software and biological fields.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Admission or qualification for admission to the state bar of the primary office location.

Education

Advanced degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field preferred.

Certifications

USPTO registration required.

Skills

• Proficiency in technical writing.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Benefits

• Lower billable hour requirement compared to traditional partnership-track positions.