Life Sciences Patent Partner Attorney

MNF Global • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

A respected national law firm seeks a Life Sciences Patent Partner with significant portable business to join and help expand its established IP life sciences practice. The platform is particularly well suited for partners representing branded biotechnology, pharmaceutical, university, and research institution clients. The firm already has a strong life sciences foundation in place, creating an opportunity to immediately leverage existing resources, client relationships, and technical depth.

Requirements

• Significant portable business.
• Extensive branded biotech and/or pharmaceutical patent prosecution experience
• USPTO registration and state bar where practicing required
• Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and expand client relationships
• Experience counseling biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical companies, universities, and research institutions

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or other advanced scientific degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Patent preparation and prosecution
• Global patent portfolio development and management
• Strategic IP counseling
• Due diligence
• Freedom-to-operate, validity, and infringement opinions
• Post-grant proceedings
• Licensing and transactional support
• Litigation and dispute support

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and paid leave options, including parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement, learning and development programs, family formation benefits, competitive salaries, and year-end discretionary bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree