A law firm in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Patent Attorney. The Attorney will be responsible for providing legal counsel and patent prosecution services to clients in the biotechnology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical technology sectors.
Duties:
- Conduct patent prosecution for clients in biotechnology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical technologies
- Provide legal advice on patent matters, including patentability assessments, infringement analysis, and patent portfolio management
- Draft patent applications, responses to office actions, and other legal documents
- Conduct patent searches and prior art analysis
- Communicate with clients, patent examiners, and other stakeholders
- Manage patent portfolios and provide strategic guidance to clients
Requirements:
- Strong technical background and education in biotechnology, chemistry, or pharmaceutical technologies
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
- Strong academic and professional credentials
- Registration to practice with the . Patent and Trademark Office
- . from an ABA-Accredited Law School
- Active attorney license in at least one . jurisdiction
- Ability to promptly become licensed in IA, MN, ND, or WI
Education & Certifications:
- . from an ABA-Accredited Law School
- Registration to practice with the . Patent and Trademark Office
- Active attorney license in at least one . jurisdiction
Skills:
- Strong technical knowledge in biotechnology, chemistry, or pharmaceutical technologies
- Proficiency in patent prosecution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to analyze complex technical and legal issues
- Strong client management skills
Experience:
Preferably 3+ years of patent prosecution experience