Life Sciences Patent Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed intellectual property law firm in Washington, DC, seeks a USPTO-registered Patent Attorney or Agent. This full-time position involves drafting and prosecuting patents in life sciences and AI, engaging directly with clients, and requires a strong technical background with at least three years of experience in patent prosecution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in patent prosecution.
• Expertise in bioinformatics, computational biology, or artificial intelligence required.
• Transcripts and writing samples will be needed during the application process.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in life sciences and biotech fields.
• Engage with inventors on patent strategies and respond to USPTO Office Actions.
• Advise on IP protection strategies for technologies involving AI.

Skills

Technical writing

Research

Communication

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or AI

Job description

Job Overview:
A respected intellectual property law firm is actively seeking a USPTO-registered Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with deep expertise in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence, or closely related fields. This full-time role supports a dynamic patent prosecution practice focused on cutting-edge innovations at the convergence of biology and software. The position is ideal for candidates with strong technical acumen and a desire to operate in a collaborative legal environment. Attorney applicants will find this opportunity particularly appealing if seeking a non-traditional, lower billable-hour structure.

Location:

Washington, DC

Duties:

Draft and prosecute patent applications in life sciences and biotechnology-related fields

Engage directly with inventors and clients on patent strategies

Conduct prior art research and analysis

Respond to USPTO Office Actions

Advise on IP protection strategies for technologies involving AI and computational biology

Collaborate with legal teams and technical experts on complex IP matters

Prepare detailed technical writing, including patent documentation and client communications

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in patent prosecution

Expertise in bioinformatics, computational biology, artificial intelligence, or similar areas

Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Strong attention to detail and organization

Willingness to work on-site in one of the specified office locations

Transcripts and writing samples will be required during the application process

Education:

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, AI, or related discipline

Certifications:

USPTO Registration required

Attorney candidates must be licensed in the state corresponding to their preferred office location

Skills:

Strong foundation in both biological sciences and software-based technologies

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear legal documentation

High degree of accuracy in research and writing

Effective multitasking and time management

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work within cross-functional legal teams

Lower billable hour requirement for non-partnership track attorneys

Opportunity to work on high-impact legal matters involving advanced life sciences innovations

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : [phone]
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