Remote Position
[Remote] Biotech Patent Attorney
🌍 Remote · United States
💼 Full-time
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Foley & Lardner’s nationally recognized Chemical, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical group provides strategic intellectual property counsel to biotech and pharmaceutical clients. The firm is seeking a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney to draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications, conduct IP analyses, advise clients on patent strategy, and support patent opinions and litigation strategy.
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
Skills
- 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
- Strong legal research, technical writing, and client communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to counsel clients and manage workflow independently
- Excellent academic credentials
- 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
- Experience preparing patent opinions
- Law firm or IP agency background preferred
- Cannot commit to timely bar admission in Florida (if applicable to your location)
Benefits
- Flexible U.S. Offices | Hybrid Work Environment
Company Overview
- It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.satoridigi.com/.