Biotech Patent Prosecution Attorney — Life Sciences

LHH; California (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

Life insurance

401k plan

Direct client exposure

Mentorship culture

Job summary

LHH seeks a Biotech Patent Prosecution Attorney for a Chambers-ranked boutique firm in San Diego or Long Beach. You will work on cutting-edge patent work involving therapeutics, diagnostics, and biotechnology platforms.

Responsibilities include drafting, filing, and prosecuting US and international applications, and collaborating with inventors and scientific teams. J.D., Ph.D. in life sciences, and USPTO registration are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• USPTO Registration.
• Ph.D. in life sciences or related field.
• 0–3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Ability to analyze and communicate complex biological concepts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in biotechnology and life sciences.
• Analyze invention disclosures, experimental results, and scientific data.
• Respond to USPTO communications and conduct interviews with examiners.
• Conduct prior art searches and patentability analyses.
• Prepare patent claim charts and support due diligence and freedom-to-operate projects.
• Collaborate with inventors and scientific teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Biology concepts

Communication skills

Patent prosecution

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Ph.D. in life sciences

USPTO Registration

Job description

LHH seeks a Biotech Patent Prosecution Attorney for a Chambers-ranked boutique firm in San Diego or Long Beach. You will work on cutting-edge patent work involving therapeutics, diagnostics, and biotechnology platforms.

Responsibilities include drafting, filing, and prosecuting US and international applications, and collaborating with inventors and scientific teams. J.D., Ph.D. in life sciences, and USPTO registration are required.