IP Biotechnology Patent Agent - Boston, Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, New York, S

Job Description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a patent agent with 3+ years of patent counseling experience, including preparation and prosecution experience to join the firm's pre-eminent, national Intellectual Property Department's Chemical, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Practice Group in one of the following offices: Boston, Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, New York, San Diego, Silicon Valley, or Washington DC. Alternate Foley office locations may be considered based on business need and the candidate's experience.

Qualified candidates must hold a PhD in the biological sciences (i.e. Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Genetics) or a related field, and a USPTO registration number. The candidate is required to have experience drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications and preferably also in preparing patent opinions specifically in biotechnology or similar technology. Our ideal candidate will have immediately transferable skills, strong legal writing and research skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Top academics and law firm experience also required.

Interested applicants should submit resume, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and cover letter indicating office preference.

California Applicants:Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents. Pursuant to the CA Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act, the expected salary range for this position is between $150,000 - $230,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

New York Applicants:Pursuant to the New York City Human Rights Law, the expected salary range for this position is between $150,000 - $230,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Washington DC Applicants:Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents. Pursuant to the Washington DC Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Washington DC based position is between $150,000 - $230,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. For applicants applying to our California offices, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances.

 

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