Biotechnology IP Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search • Hartford, CT, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

A law firm in Hartford is seeking a Biotechnology IP Associate Attorney with 2-6 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacology, or life sciences, with superior academic credentials and strong skills in writing, interpersonal communication, and patent prosecution.

Duties:

Draft and prosecute biotechnology patent applications, including inventions related to biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and life sciences.
Conduct patentability assessments, prior art searches, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
Provide strategic intellectual property counseling to clients in the biotechnology sector.
Assist in patent portfolio management and development strategies.
Collaborate with inventors, scientists, and clients to understand technical aspects of inventions and draft patent specifications.

Requirements:

Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or Life Sciences.
2-6 years of experience specifically in drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications.
Admission to at least one State Bar (Connecticut Bar preferred) and ideally registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Superior academic credentials with a strong academic record.
Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Experience in conducting patentability and prior art searches.

Education and Certifications:

Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or Life Sciences.
Admission to at least one State Bar (Connecticut Bar preferred).
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is highly desirable.

Skills: