Bring your patent prosecution experience to a life sciences-focused practice in Austin, working on sophisticated matters with both local and national reach. This opportunity spans U.S. and foreign patent office practice as well as related counseling and support work.
The Work
- Draft and prosecute patent applications for life sciences clients, supporting their intellectual property strategies from application preparation through patent office practice.
- Handle U.S. and foreign patent office matters, working across jurisdictions on prosecution needs.
- Prepare opinions and conduct intellectual property due diligence for life sciences-focused projects.
- Support licensing matters and contribute to litigation support, with work extending beyond patent application prosecution.
- Counsel clients on a variety of life sciences-focused projects and help address their patent-related needs.
What You Bring
- At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience, preferably working with life sciences clients.
- Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- An advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotechnical discipline.
- Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Ability to contribute to opinion work, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling in life sciences matters.
Why Consider It
Join a highly supportive working environment and work on sophisticated life sciences matters at both local and national levels.
The position combines U.S. and foreign patent prosecution with opinions, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling, offering a broad view of intellectual property practice.
Compensation & Benefits
The firm-stated salary range is $150,000–$225,000.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.