Biotech IP Prosecution Associate — Life Sciences, DC

plug-legal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Exceptional paid time off

Job summary

plug-legal in Washington, DC is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate specializing in Life Sciences and Biotechnology. This mid-level associate role involves guiding clients through complex IP strategies and managing patent portfolios for innovative biotechnology firms.

Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of patent prosecution experience and a Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $225,000 to $435,000 along with exceptional benefits and a clear career trajectory.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Advanced degree in life sciences or equivalent.
• USPTO registration or eligibility to sit for patent bar.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through intellectual property protection lifecycle.
• Manage and build high-value patent portfolios.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Life sciences expertise

Client management

Education

Ph.D. in life sciences (preferred)

Job description

plug-legal in Washington, DC is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate specializing in Life Sciences and Biotechnology. This mid-level associate role involves guiding clients through complex IP strategies and managing patent portfolios for innovative biotechnology firms.

Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of patent prosecution experience and a Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $225,000 to $435,000 along with exceptional benefits and a clear career trajectory.