Description & Requirements
Womble Bond Dickinson, a trans-Atlantic law firm with over 1,000 lawyers in 32 UK and US offices, is seeking to hire a Technical Advisor or junior Patent Agent for the firm's Chemical / Pharmaceutical / Biotech Team.
This position is located in the firm's Boston or Raleigh office, with hybrid / remote as an option.
The person in this role will be supervised by an Intellectual Property Partner and will work with a team of life science legal professionals in the Intellectual Property Practice Group.
This is an opportunity for a scientist who is interested in pursuing a career in patent law by joining or firm. The scientist will have the opportunity to be trained in patent prosecution.
Responsibilities :
- Apply advanced concepts across all life sciences field, with particular emphasis and / or expertise in molecular biology and / or cell biology
- Study and analyze scientific or technical documents
- Draft patent applications
- Assist with the prosecution of patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office
- Perform prior art searches and analyses, including landscape, patentability, and freedom to operate analyses
Qualifications :
- An advanced degree (PhD) in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Cell Biology, or a similar biologic science, with excellent academic credentials
- Excellent writing and research abilities are a must, as well as proficiency in written and verbal communications
- Team oriented
If this team sounds like one you would be interested in working with, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample (e.
g., scientific paper, a published patent application or issued patent). We will review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you if you look like a good fit.
Please direct any inquiries regarding this opportunity to Christy Olsen, Associate Recruiting Manager. WBD is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals.
Diverse candidates are thus encouraged to apply. Thank you for your interest in our Firm.
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