About The Position

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) is recruiting for an IP Biotech Patent Attorney or Agent in Seattle. The role requires prior biotech patent prosecution experience and an advanced degree in a relevant life-sciences field. Attorneys must be admitted to the Oregon or Washington bar, or eligible for reciprocity. USPTO registration is required. The position calls for strong writing, interpersonal, and communication skills; excellent academic credentials and professional references; and the ability to take ownership of projects while working both independently and in a team-oriented setting. Strong client service ethics are also required. Vanguard-IP specializes in placing IP and patent professionals nationwide and states that it obtains a candidate’s express authorization before submitting a resume to a client.

Requirements

  • Prior experience in biotech patent prosecution.
  • Advanced degree in biology, biochemistry, immunology, or molecular and cellular biology.
  • Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Excellent academic credentials and professional references.
  • Demonstrated project ownership and willingness to work in a team-oriented setting with significant independence.
  • Strong client service ethics.
  • USPTO registration required.
  • For attorneys: Oregon or Washington bar admission, or eligibility for reciprocity.
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