Patent Attorney

Job Description

Role: Patent Attorney

Location: Washington, DC

A growing intellectual property law firm is seeking a Patent Attorney with a Ph.D. to join its sophisticated Life Sciences & Chemistry practice. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys complex science, wants meaningful responsibility, and is motivated to build strong technical and legal expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
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• Handle patent matters involving biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and related life sciences technologies.
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• Analyze complex scientific and technical subject matter and translate it into effective patent strategies.
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• Work with inventors and clients to develop and protect intellectual property.
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• Conduct patentability and related technical/legal analyses.
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• Draft and respond to Office Actions and other USPTO correspondence.
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• Take increasing ownership of client matters as your experience and judgment develop.
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Qualifications:

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• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related life sciences discipline.
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• J.D. from an accredited law school.
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• Active USPTO registration.
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• Active U.S. state bar membership.
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• Minimum 1 years of substantive patent prosecution experience.
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• Strong scientific, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple matters while maintaining high-quality work.
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