Biotech Patent Prosecution Associate (Life Sciences)

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement programs

Mentorship and advancement

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Intellectual Property Associate in Chicago with at least 2 years of life sciences patenting experience. You will work on sophisticated patent matters for a diverse client base, including Fortune 50 companies and innovative start-ups.

You will prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications, conduct freedom-to-operate and IP due diligence, and advise clients through the product lifecycle, collaborating with the USPTO and foreign associates.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of patent attorney/associate experience in biotechnology or life sciences IP.
• Experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in biologics or large-molecule technologies.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO and bar admission.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in the life sciences sector.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate, IP due diligence, infringement, validity, and patent landscape searches and analyses.
• Advise clients on patent issues throughout the product lifecycle, including portfolio management.
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues, the USPTO, and foreign associates on patent prosecution matters.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment supporting professional growth and client service excellence.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Biotech IP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Biological sciences

Job description

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Intellectual Property Associate in Chicago with at least 2 years of life sciences patenting experience. You will work on sophisticated patent matters for a diverse client base, including Fortune 50 companies and innovative start-ups.

You will prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications, conduct freedom-to-operate and IP due diligence, and advise clients through the product lifecycle, collaborating with the USPTO and foreign associates.