Bioinformatics Patent Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Hybrid work options

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a USPTO-registered Patent Attorney based in Washington, DC, with expertise in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. The role offers remote options and an alternative to traditional partnership-track positions with a lower billable hour requirement.

Duties include prosecuting patents in bioinformatics and computational biology, collaborating with clients to develop patent strategies, drafting applications, and providing

Qualifications

• USPTO registration required or eligible.
• Minimum of three years of patent prosecution experience.
• Admission or qualification for admission to the state bar of the primary office location.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent prosecution in 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

Strong written and verbal comms

Technical writing

Detail oriented

Education

Advanced degree 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 Washington, DC, with remote options available. The role offers an alternative to traditional partnership-track positions with a lower billable hour requirement.

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

• USPTO registration required.


• Minimum of three years of patent prosecution experience.


• Admission or qualification for admission to the state bar of the primary office location.

Education

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field preferred.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency in technical writing.


• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Benefits

• Remote and hybrid work options available.