Patent Prosecution, IP Transactions & Licensing Attorney

Primeline Solutions•Pasadena, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking attorneys for select opportunities involving patent prosecution, biotech patent work, computer science/electrical engineering patent work, licensing, technology transactions, IP portfolio strategy, and partner-level IP practices. These roles are grouped because the same candidate audience could reasonably match more than one opening. Current openings include a PhD-Level Biotech Patent Prosecution Associate (0-3 years experience), a Licensing & Transactions Attorney (CS/EE, 1-5 years experience), a Senior Patent Prosecution Associate (CS/EE, 6-10 years experience), and an Intellectual Property Partner (8+ years experience).

Requirements

Active US Bar + USPTO eligible
Active US Bar + Patent Bar eligible
Active US Bar + USPTO
Active US Bar
USPTO preferred
Patent prosecution, licensing, IP transactions, biotech, CS/EE, or partner-level IP experience
Technical aptitude or relevant technical degree where required
Comfortable drafting, counseling, and advising on IP assets
Relevant bar admission or patent bar eligibility where required
For partner roles, portable business or platform-ready client relationships
PhD in life sciences required (for Biotech Associate role)
JD required
1-5 years attorney experience with patent experience at a law firm (for Licensing & Transactions Attorney role)
6+ years patent prosecution experience at a law firm (for Senior Patent Prosecution Associate role)
CS/EE technical background (for Senior Patent Prosecution Associate role)
Partner or senior counsel-level IP practice (for IP Partner role)

Nice To Haves

Candidates without required technical background for technical patent roles
Attorneys not interested in patent drafting or IP counseling
Partner candidates without a credible business case where required

Responsibilities

Draft and prosecute U.S. and international biotech/life sciences patent applications
Respond to USPTO office actions
Conduct examiner interviews
Analyze invention disclosures/scientific data
Perform prior art searches and patentability analyses
Manage licensing programs
Lead licensee interactions
Prepare and present EOU claim charts
Conduct reverse engineering/EOU investigations
Analyze internet/network traffic
Support patent licensing negotiations
Own high-value U.S. and international patent portfolios
Handle office actions, examiner interviews, and appeals
Conduct prior art analysis and prepare claim charts
Develop IPR/litigation/licensing-informed prosecution strategy
Mentor junior attorneys
Engage in patent litigation or combined practice
Provide IP counseling and strategy
Develop IP portfolios
Manage IP risk
Handle U.S. and international patent filings and enforcement strategies
Execute IP-driven transactions and diligence across corporate, M&A, PE, funds, tax, and real estate.