Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Lebovici LLP, a mid-sized intellectual property firm in downtown Boston, has an immediate opening for a patent attorney with a background in biochemistry or chemistry. Some portable business desired. Salary commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
• Preparation and filing of patent applications in the US Patent and Trademark Office
• Patentability searches and opinions
• Counseling clients on matters of patentability
• Licensing and technology based agreements
• Due diligence investigations and support
Qualifications:
• Five or more years practicing as a patent attorney
• Degree in biochemistry or chemistry. A Ph.D. is strongly preferred
• Substantial experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications involving organic chemistry, biochemistry, polymer chemistry, pharmaceuticals, catalysts and related processes, analytical techniques and devices using or implementing any of the above. Experience prosecuting biotechnology applications is also desirable
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar preferred
• Superior legal writing and computer research skills
Contact:
Apply by emailing Gordon Moriarty at gmoriarty@wsglip.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts