Patent Prosecution (Chemistry/Molecular Biology) Associate

Armstrong Teasdale; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Teasdale in Washington, DC seeks an attorney with patent preparation and prosecution experience in Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, or Biomedical Engineering. The role involves handling high‑level strategic matters across multiple client matters from inception to conclusion.

Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO and be capable of supervising support staff, patent agents, or junior associates; travel is limited to under 10%.

Qualifications

• Experience in patent preparation and prosecution across chemistry, biology, and engineering domains.
• Ability to manage multiple matters from inception to conclusion.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
• Prepare patentability and clearance opinions.
• Manage patent estates, licensing, and enforcement for diverse clients.
• Provide strategic guidance and supervise staff and junior associates.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Chemistry

Molecular biology

Molecular genetics

Biomedical engineering

Genetics

Antibodies

Organic chemistry

Pharmaceutical chemistry

Education

USPTO registration

Job description

Overview

• The ideal candidate should possess patent preparation and prosecution experience in Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, or Biomedical Engineering, with preferred expertise in modern day genetics, antibodies, organic chemistry, or pharmaceutical chemistry.
• The role involves assisting with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patentability and clearance opinions, patent estate management, licensing, and enforcement of patents for a diverse clientele.
• Associates simultaneously handle the high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters from inception to conclusion.
• The position requires managing and generating business through group and individual efforts.
• Candidates must be registered to practice before the USPTO.
• The role involves indirect supervisory responsibilities, utilizing support staff, patent agents, or junior associates.
• Travel required is less than 10%.