Patent Agent – Law Firm – St. Louis, Mo. or Miami, Fla.

Global Patent Group is an intellectual property law firm serving the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, plant sciences, organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and medical device industries.  We believe that success in today’s competitive marketplace requires a team effort with our client, to provide strong IP protection of innovation and a strategic approach that is integrated into the client’s overall business plan. At GPG, we go beyond the science to understand the competitive landscape and the overall commercial strategy, to achieve a long-term return on our client’s R&D investment with the right intellectual property portfolio.

GPG is offering an opportunity for an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent to join its biotechnology/molecular biology practice.  The attorney or agent will cooperate with firm colleagues and interface directly with clients to implement a total patent strategy, including:

  • preparation, prosecution, and portfolio management of patents;
  • search and analysis for patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and infringement (or support thereof); and
  • transactional and due diligence preparation and support.

Applicants should be registered practitioners with the USPTO, hold an advanced degree in a relevant discipline such as molecular biology, genetics, or biochemistry, and have at least 3 years of experience with a law firm or corporation.  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are a must, as is an aptitude for client interaction across a wide range of disciplines for the purpose of serving long-term business relationships.

GPG has offices in St. Louis and Miami, but job location is negotiable.

Contact
To apply, please email timlamp@globalpatentgroup.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri; Miami, Florida