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Offices | Hybrid Work Environment Summary Foley & Lardner's nationally recognized Chemical, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical group is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with a Ph.D. in life ...

Offices | Hybrid Work Environment Summary Foley & Lardner's nationally recognized Chemical, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical group is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with a Ph.D. in life ...

Offices | Hybrid Work Environment Summary Foley & Lardner's nationally recognized Chemical, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical group is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with a Ph.D. in life ...

Legal Assistant

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

$56K - $129K/yr

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your ... Anticipate attorney's needs and prepare necessary documents supporting patent prosecution by ...

Legal Assistant

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

$56K - $129K/yr

Anticipate attorney's needs and prepare necessary documents supporting patent prosecution by ... Foley. Dallas - $56,800 to $129,300 Employment Type: FULL_TIME

... Foley & Lardner, and Susman Godfrey, as well as leading corporate IP teams at Rivian, Google ... You hop on calls with patent attorneys at AmLaw 100 firms and Fortune 500 IP teams, translate what ...

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Biotech Patent Attorney

Carteret, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


Job description

Location: Flexible U.S. Offices | Hybrid Work Environment

Summary
Foley & Lardner’s nationally recognized Chemical, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical group is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney with a Ph.D. in life sciences to support its growing portfolio of biotech and pharmaceutical clients. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with cutting-edge innovations and a top-tier legal team known for strategic IP counsel. Ideal for professionals with strong scientific backgrounds and a passion for life sciences, patent law, and client-facing advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors

  • Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and due diligence analyses

  • Advise clients on IP strategy, portfolio management, and patent lifecycle issues

  • Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on patent opinions and litigation strategy support

  • Engage in client communication and USPTO correspondence

  • Stay informed on developments in biotech IP law and relevant case precedents

  • Participate in internal training and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics, or a closely related life sciences field

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution

  • USPTO registration is required

  • Experience preparing patent opinions (preferred)

  • Strong legal research, technical writing, and client communication skills

  • Law firm or IP agency background preferred

  • Demonstrated ability to counsel clients and manage workflow independently

  • Excellent academic credentials

Please Do Not Apply If You:

  • Do not have direct experience in biotech or pharmaceutical patent drafting/prosecution

  • Are unwilling to develop subject-matter depth in the life sciences IP space

  • Avoid direct client interaction or prefer to work in isolated, non-collaborative environments

  • Are not open to working in a fast-paced, high-performing team

  • Cannot commit to timely bar admission in Florida (if applicable to your location)

Interview Process

  1. Resume & Academic Transcript Review

  2. Initial Screen with IP Team

  3. Technical Interview or Writing Sample Evaluation

  4. Interview Panel with Senior Patent Attorneys and Partners

  5. Final “Office Fit” Discussion & Offer

Employment Type: FULL_TIME