Patent Counsel
Core
Patent Counsel role managing intellectual property strategy, drafting, and prosecution for novel chemical sciences inventions in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Role type
In-house Patent Attorney (IP Counsel)
Builds
Robust intellectual property portfolios for cutting-edge biopharmaceutical products
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Intellectual Property Law
Required skills
Patent prosecution, Patent analysis, Freedom to operate analysis, IP due diligence, Legal strategy, Negotiation, Technical background in chemical/biological sciences
Preferred skills
Client counseling, Cross-functional collaboration, Strategic prioritization, Business development support
Technologies
USPTO, Global Patent Systems
Responsibilities
Devise patenting strategies with product development teams; Draft and prosecute patent applications globally; Support oppositions and other legal proceedings; Conduct freedom to operate analyses; Support business development activities including IP due diligence and agreement negotiation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
