Patent Attorney

Patent Attorney Position in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals

Job Overview

• Practice Area: IP Patent Pharmacology, IP Patent Chemistry, IP Patent Biotechnology, IP Patent Life Science General
• Job Type: Attorney
• Firm Type: Law Firm
• Experience: 3 Years
• Location: Bismarck, ND

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patent prosecution for clients in biotechnology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical technologies
• Provide legal advice on patent matters, including:
• Patentability assessments
• Infringement analysis
• Patent portfolio management
• Draft patent applications, responses to office actions, and other legal documents
• Conduct patent searches and prior art analysis
• Communicate with clients, patent examiners, and other stakeholders
• Manage patent portfolios and provide strategic guidance to clients

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Certifications

• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
• Registration to practice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Ability to promptly become licensed in IA, MN, ND, or WI

Technical Background

• Strong technical background and education in biotechnology, chemistry, or pharmaceutical technologies

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge in biotechnology, chemistry, or pharmaceutical technologies
• Proficiency in patent prosecution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex technical and legal issues
• Strong client management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills

Experience

• Preferably 3+ years of patent prosecution experience

About the Firm

• Law offices located in Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Mexico, and China
• 64 years of professional law experience
• Eleven areas of practice, including:
• Banking-financial services
• Employment-labor
• Energy
• Health law
• Large team of results-driven attorneys and skilled support group
• Pro-bono work endorsed at the legal practice