Life Science Patent Prosecution Associate
Core
Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications for small molecule pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and ag-bio technologies; conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses.
Role type
Associate life sciences patent attorney (prosecution & strategy)
Builds
U.S. and foreign patent applications, PCT filings, and IP due diligence opinions
Domain
Life sciences (pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, ag-biotech)
Required skills
Patent prosecution, inventor interviews, Office Action responses, portfolio strategy, transactional diligence, complex technical writing, USPTO registration, advanced degree in organic/medicinal chemistry
Preferred skills
Patentability/FTO analysis, M&A due diligence, Hatch-Waxman/Orange Book framework, EPO practice
Technologies
PCT, EPO, USPTO, Hatch-Waxman, Orange Book
Responsibilities
Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications; Conduct inventor interviews and prepare responses to Office Actions; Develop prosecution and global filing strategies; Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses; Support financings, licensing, and M&A transactions with IP opinions; Collaborate with in-house counsel, R&D scientists, and internal colleagues
Seniority
Associate, 1–4 years experience
