Life Sciences Patent Attorney/Agent – Prosecution & Counseling

American Intellectual Property Law Association; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance for law school

Job summary

American Intellectual Property Law Association seeks Patent Attorney/Patent Agent/Technical Advisor to join its Life Sciences practice in Boston, with potential locations in Silicon Valley or New York. The role focuses on patent prosecution, counseling, and related litigation activities. A Ph.D.

in Chemistry or Chemical Biology (or an MD with research experience) is preferred, with broad biotech knowledge. Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO and possess excellent

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or related field or MD with significant research experience.
• Broad biotechnology knowledge is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; initiative and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior-art database searches for patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Analyze patents and literature related to patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to Office Actions.
• Participate in post-grant proceedings before the USPTO.

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Biology

MD with research experience

Tools

USPTO registration

Job description

American Intellectual Property Law Association seeks Patent Attorney/Patent Agent/Technical Advisor to join its Life Sciences practice in Boston, with potential locations in Silicon Valley or New York. The role focuses on patent prosecution, counseling, and related litigation activities. A Ph.D.

in Chemistry or Chemical Biology (or an MD with research experience) is preferred, with broad biotech knowledge. Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO and possess excellent