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Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

$260k - $390k

McClure Harrison, Inc.

Overview

We are assisting our client, a prestigious Boston law firm, with their search for a patent prosecution associate with a life sciences background.

Responsibilities
  • Draft patent applications
  • Respond to office actions
  • Coordinate with foreign counsel on international prosecution
  • Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses
  • Conduct IP due diligence
  • Provide support for patent litigation cases in district court and at the PTAB
  • Assist with IP agreements (including licenses and collaboration agreements)
Qualifications
  • 3-6 years of patent prosecution experience
  • A Ph.D. or Master’s degree in the biological sciences
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from a T-20 law school or top 25% of a T-50 law school
  • USPTO registration
Compensation

Base pay range: $260,000.00/yr - $390,000.00/yr

Location

Boston, MA

How to apply

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please submit your resume in confidence and one of our dedicated associate recruiters will be in contact if you meet our qualifications. We will not disclose your identity or share your resume with our client until we have your express permission.

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