What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Attorney position at BCG Attorney Search?
About the Company
A law firm seeks a skilled Patent Attorney to join its team in Philadelphia, PA. This fully remote position requires a professional with a strong background in patent law and biotechnology.
About the Role
This role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, collaborating with clients to understand their inventions, conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses, and advising clients on intellectual property strategy.
Responsibilities
- Draft and prosecute patent applications.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their inventions.
- Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
- Advise clients on intellectual property strategy.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in patent law.
- Experience in drafting and prosecution.
Required Skills
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Preferred Skills
- A degree in biotechnology is required.
- Experience in chemistry is preferred.
- Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Pay range and compensation package
Fully remote work environment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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