Patent Attorney PhD Molecular Biology - Boston, MA
7 days left
- Employer
- Chelsea Search Group, Inc.
- Location
- Boston
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Mar 08, 2023
- Closes
- Apr 05, 2023
- Practice
- Litigation
- Position
- Brand Protection
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Patent Attorney PhD Molecular Biology – Boston, MA
SUMMARY: The Life Sciences Practice Group of an international law firm is looking for a Patent Attorney holding a PhD with at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience in molecular biology and/or immunology.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUMMARY: The Life Sciences Practice Group of an international law firm is looking for a Patent Attorney holding a PhD with at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience in molecular biology and/or immunology.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prosecutes U.S. and ex–U.S. originated patent applications before the U.S. patent and Trademark Office.
- Prepares high–quality patent applications in a timely, cost–effective manner.
- Evaluates prior art, third party patents, published patent applications.
- Conducts patent analysis and evaluations including but not limited to freedom to operate, validity, infringement and inventor ship determination.
- Evaluates patent portfolios and patent landscapes.
- Conducts patent due diligence for a variety of transactions.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of new developments and recent decisions in the patent field.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Possess 3 or more years of patent prosecution experience, preferably in molecular biology and/or immunology.
- Must have a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution and be licensed to practice law.
- Must have a PhD in molecular biology, immunology or a related discipline.
- Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem–solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
- Acute attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account: Health Care, Dependent Care, and Transit
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Generous Time Off Plan
- Professional Development