Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; 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 seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patent prosecution, particularly in the life sciences sector, and will join a dynamic team handling sophisticated legal matters.

The role emphasizes drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patents, conducting opinion work and due diligence, and providing litigation support and client counseling, with involvement in licensing and other life sciences projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Admitted to the USPTO.
• Strong 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-focused projects.

Skills

Life sciences clients

Drafting & prosecuting

Client counseling

Education

Advanced degree in biology or chemistry

Job description

A law firm seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patent prosecution, particularly in the life sciences sector, and will join a dynamic team handling sophisticated legal 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-focused projects.

Requirements

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

Education

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

Certifications

• USPTO admission.

Skills

• Experience with life sciences clients.
• Excellent drafting and prosecuting skills.
• 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.