Biotech & Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate

Vanguard-IP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP in Washington, DC, seeks a patent prosecutor attorney to join its biotech-focused IP practice. You will represent patent owners and petitioners at PTAB and ITC matters, leveraging a strong IP and patent-law foundation.

Candidates must hold a JD, be US-licensed, and have patent prosecution experience. DC Bar eligibility or admission is required; wet-lab experience and advanced science training are valued, with stellar academic credentials.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active U.S. license to practice law.
• Eligible to waive into the DC Bar or sit for the DC bar exam.
• Master’s degree (preferably) in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, organic chemistry, molecular genetics, human genetics, antibodies, immunology, or related field.
• Experience practicing patent prosecution at a law firm.
• USPTO registration number or eligible for registration.
• Strong foundation in IP and patent law; stellar academics.
• Previous wet lab experience preferred.

Skills

Patent prosecution

IP law foundations

Clear communication

Wet lab experience

US Bar eligibility

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission or DC eligibility

Job description

Vanguard-IP in Washington, DC, seeks a patent prosecutor attorney to join its biotech-focused IP practice. You will represent patent owners and petitioners at PTAB and ITC matters, leveraging a strong IP and patent-law foundation.

Candidates must hold a JD, be US-licensed, and have patent prosecution experience. DC Bar eligibility or admission is required; wet-lab experience and advanced science training are valued, with stellar academic credentials.