Responsibilities
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications relating to biologics or other large-molecule technologies.
- Conduct searches and analyses for freedom-to-operate, IP due diligence, infringement, validity, and patent landscape assessments.
Requirements
- Prior patent experience in biotechnology.
- Superior academic credentials.
- Registration to practice before the USPTO in good standing.
- Attorneys must be admitted to at least one State bar where the firm has an office.
- Prior law firm experience required.
- Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative approach, sound judgment, and a commitment to exceptional client service.
Skills
- Biotechnology patent experience
- Patent application preparation and prosecution
- Freedom-to-operate analysis
- IP due diligence
- Infringement analysis
- Validity analysis
- Patent landscape assessment
- USPTO practice
- Analytical skills
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Client service
Experience Level
- Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in biological sciences
Education Level
- Ph.D. in biological sciences (preferred)
- Advanced degree in biological sciences
About the Company
- Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.
- Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests.
- Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.
- Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success.
- We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates.
- We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.
- We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.
- At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us.
- Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.
- Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets.
- Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.
