Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Personal medical and parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Seattle, WA seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience, especially for life sciences clients. You will join a dynamic team handling sophisticated matters.

Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, conducting opinion work and due diligence, providing litigation support and client counseling, and engaging in licensing and other life sciences projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Admitted to the USPTO.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Conduct opinion work and due diligence.
• Provide litigation support and client counseling.
• Engage in licensing and other life sciences projects.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Life sciences experience

Prosecution experience

Education

Advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotechnical discipline

Job description

A law firm seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney in Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in patent prosecution, particularly with life sciences clients, and will join a dynamic team handling sophisticated matters.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Conduct opinion work and due diligence.
• Provide litigation support and client counseling.
• Engage in licensing and other life sciences projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Admitted to the USPTO.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Education

• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotechnical discipline.

Certifications

• USPTO admission.

Skills

• Strong drafting and prosecuting skills.
• Experience with life sciences clients.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Personal medical and parental leave.
• Up to ten paid holidays.
• Family care benefits.

This firm has provided high-value legal services to company and industry leaders as well as public and non-profit organizations for decades.

The firm has an international presence, with practice areas including corporate and commercial litigation, intellectual property, and general regulatory advice.

The firm's commitment to advancing diversity and inclusivity within the firm and communities guides its recruitment strategy and policy, as evidenced in its diversified workforce and equal opportunities it offers to all employees.

The firm has actively supported LGBTQ communities, lawyers with disabilities, and lawyers of color through various resource groups.

The firm employs brilliant entry-level and lateral staff and provides professional development training and mentorship programs, with a highly competitive pay package and other bonuses.