Patent Attorney

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Job Title:
Patent Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm based in Boston, MA, is seeking a seasoned Patent Attorney to join its expanding Intellectual Property practice. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple scientific disciplines and collaborate closely with a dynamic patent team focused on life sciences innovation. The position emphasizes hands-on patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, and IP due diligence within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and related sectors.

Duties:

• Assess the patentability of technical inventions across diverse life science technologies

• Prepare, draft, and file U.S. patent applications with attention to both legal and scientific precision

• Manage U.S. patent prosecution activities and coordinate with international representatives for global filings

• Contribute to IP due diligence reviews and advise on patent portfolio strategy

• Conduct research and provide legal-technical assessments in support of various IP matters

• Partner with internal legal teams, external stakeholders, and client R&D teams to shape strategic IP approaches

• Serve as a point of contact for interdisciplinary projects involving intellectual property matters

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of patent prosecution experience, ideally in a law firm or in-house IP environments

• Direct experience with biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device technologies

• Familiarity with mechanical or electrical patent matters is advantageous

• Strong foundation in scientific concepts applicable to life sciences innovations

• Clear and effective communicator with a collaborative working style

Education:

• Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline such as molecular biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or a related field

Certifications:

• Admitted to at least one U.S. state bar in good standing

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or eligible to sit for the Patent Bar soon

Skills:

• Deep technical understanding of biological and pharmaceutical innovations

• Proficiency in preparing legal documentation related to patents

• Analytical thinker with strong writing and verbal communication capabilities

• Ability to handle multiple projects while ensuring scientific accuracy and legal compliance

Job Location:

• Boston, MA

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone : (857) 277-7381
Fax : (213) 895-7306