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IP Senior Associate (Life Sciences) - D.C.

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Intellectual Property Associate – Patent Prosecution & Litigation

Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a highly motivated Intellectual Property Associate with 3–5 years of post-JD experience to join its sophisticated IP practice. This position may be based in Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, or Washington, DC .

The attorney will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge patent prosecution and litigation matters involving innovative technologies and life sciences, while collaborating with experienced attorneys on complex intellectual property matters.

Responsibilities
  • Handle patent prosecution and litigation matters from strategy through resolution.
  • Advise clients on patent portfolio management, development, and patentability .
  • Conduct competitive landscape and intellectual property analyses.
  • Work with clients in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device, and digital health industries.
  • Collaborate with attorneys and clients on sophisticated IP strategies and disputes.
Qualifications
  • 3–5 years of post-JD experience with substantial experience in both patent prosecution and litigation.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Undergraduate degree in Biology ; a life sciences Ph.D. is strongly preferred.
  • Experience handling patents in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices, or digital health.
  • Knowledge of patent portfolio management, patentability, and competitive landscape analysis .
  • Admission to practice before the USPTO .
  • Active state bar admission and membership in good standing in the jurisdiction where the attorney will be based ( MA, NY, CA, CO, or DC ).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking abilities.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
  • Candidates should be prepared to submit law school, undergraduate, and graduate school transcripts .

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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