Patent Attorney (or Agent) - Biology

Patent Attorney – Biology

Clark+Elbing. Scientists at law.

Clark+Elbing is looking for a talented Patent Attorney (or Patent Agent) with a background in Biology to join our Legal Staff. As a Patent Attorney/Agent, you will leverage your scientific knowledge and expertise to collaborate with Partners and Technology Specialists in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications and performing IP related due diligence for opinions, including patentability, freedom to operate analyses, invalidity and infringement assessments, and more. 

Our Patent Attorneys/Agents are called upon to apply their extensive substantive knowledge to:  

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.  
• Write, develop and edit material for reports, opinion letters, applications and related technical publications related to scientific work methods, experimental procedures, and inventions in biology and related disciplines. 
• Analyze, review and prepare licensing agreements, investor due diligence studies and opinion letters concerning patents and patent applications.  
• Synthesize information and data for patent applications by applying high level substantive knowledge of biology, current research, scientific methods and analysis. 
• Assist Partners and Technology Specialists with counsel to clients regarding patentability of inventions, freedom to operate analyses, and validity of patents. 

Qualifications: 

• Ph.D., or equivalent degree, in Biological Sciences (e.g., microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, or genetics)
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• 3+ years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; an ability to think, write, and speak clearly
• Team player with a strong track record of working on highly functioning teams
• Impeccable attentiveness to detail
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Clark+Elbing offers flexible working conditions including remote, and hybrid positions.

If the prospect of being at the forefront of scientific discovery and technological innovation sounds exciting to you, please send a cover letter, resume and recent writing sample to legalcareers@clarkelbing.com.  

Clark+Elbing LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing all employees with a work environment that is respectful, professional, and inclusive. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex/gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetics, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.