Life Sciences Patent Prosecution & Litigation Associate

Vanguard-IP; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP is seeking a highly qualified patent attorney with a PhD in chemistry or life sciences to join our therapeutics practice. The role requires admission to practice before the USPTO and at least five years of patent prosecution experience in the therapeutics space.

You will manage patent portfolios, advise clients, and perform freedom-to-operate analyses while coordinating with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• PhD required in life sciences.
• US patent bar admission (USPTO).
• Minimum five years of patent prosecution experience in therapeutics.
• Experience with portfolio management, client counseling, and freedom-to-operate analyses is preferred.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and multitasking abilities; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Patent prosecution

USPTO admission

Portfolio management

Client counseling

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or related life sciences discipline

Job description

Vanguard-IP is seeking a highly qualified patent attorney with a PhD in chemistry or life sciences to join our therapeutics practice. The role requires admission to practice before the USPTO and at least five years of patent prosecution experience in the therapeutics space.

You will manage patent portfolios, advise clients, and perform freedom-to-operate analyses while coordinating with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.