IP Biotechnology Patent Agent - Boston

Foley & Lardner LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled patent agent to join their prestigious Intellectual Property Department in Boston. The role demands a PhD in biological sciences or chemistry and at least 3 years of patent counseling experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong legal writing, research skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge biotechnology and pharmaceutical patents, ensuring that your expertise contributes to significant advancements in the field. If you are passionate about intellectual property and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of patent counseling experience with preparation and prosecution.
• Strong academic background and registered to practice before the USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications.
• Preparing patent opinions specifically in biotechnology or similar technology.

Skills

Patent Counseling

Legal Writing

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a patent agent with 3+ years of patent counseling experience, including preparation and prosecution experience to join the firm's pre-eminent, national Intellectual Property Department's Chemical, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Practice Group in our Boston office.

Qualified candidates must hold a PhD in the biological sciences (i.e. Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Genetics), Chemistry, or a related field. The candidate is required to have experience drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications and preferably also in preparing patent opinions specifically in biotechnology or similar technology. Our ideal candidate will have immediately transferable skills, strong legal writing and research skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Top academics and law firm experience also required.

To be considered, candidates must have a strong academic background and must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Interested applicants should submit resume and transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).

Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.