Patent Law Attorney

Trustpoint is excited to partner with a respected intellectual property law firm in its search for a Patent Attorney – Life Sciences & Chemistry to join its Washington, DC team. This direct hire opportunity is designed for an early-career patent attorney with a strong scientific foundation and meaningful substantive patent prosecution experience. D. in a life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemistry, or closely related discipline and bring the technical depth, judgment, curiosity, and drive to take ownership of increasingly sophisticated patent matters. This is an opportunity for an ambitious attorney to continue developing alongside experienced IP professionals while working on complex technologies.
S. and international patent applications across life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and related technologies
Draft and review patent applications, amendments, responses, and other prosecution documents
Develop and execute prosecution strategies based on the technology, claims, prior art, and client objectives
Analyze Office Actions and develop substantive responses to USPTO rejections and objections
Conduct and evaluate patentability and prior art analyses
Collaborate with attorneys and technical professionals on sophisticated intellectual property matters
Continue developing technical, legal, and strategic judgment through hands-on work and mentorship

a master’s degree, strong experience, law-firm pedigree, or industry experience will not substitute for the Ph.Relevant pre-attorney patent prosecution experience may be considered toward the experience requirement
USPTO registration required
Scientific background in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, or a closely related field
this is not an entry-level Patent Prosecution 101 opportunity
Strong analytical, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment, take ownership of assignments, and work effectively with attorneys, clients, and inventors
All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time

Additional Compensation: Performance-based compensation

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