Patent Attorney / Patent Agent / Technical Advisor - Life Sciences

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

Patent Attorney/ Patent Agent/ Technical Advisor – Life Sciences

A top AM National IP Law Firm, is seeking a Patent Attorney, Patent Agent, and/or Technical Advisor to join its busy Life Sciences patent prosecution and counseling practice in Silicon Valley, Boston, or New York.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related field, or an M.D. with significant research experience. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology is preferred.

Responsibilities include conducting prior‑art database searches for patentability and freedom‑to‑operate analyses; analyzing patents and scientific literature in connection with patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation; drafting patent applications and responses to Office Actions; and participating in post‑grant proceedings before the USPTO.

Candidates must possess superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills, demonstrate initiative, be fast learners, and work well collaboratively.

Patent Agent and Patent Attorney candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO.

This is a full‑time position. Law school tuition assistance is available to qualified Patent Agent candidates.