Draft patent applications and prosecute life sciences inventions at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, using organic chemistry knowledge and USPTO experience. Work directly with clients and inventors.
This associate position seeks candidates with 1–4 years of life sciences patent preparation and prosecution experience. You will support pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, ag-biotech technologies, formulations, and synthetic processes. The work includes U.S. and foreign prosecution, portfolio strategy, and strategic analyses. An advanced degree in organic chemistry is ideal, with a Ph.D. strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities: Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
Conduct inventor and examiner interviews and prepare Office Action responses
Develop global filing strategies with clients and supervising attorneys
Support patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and infringement analyses
Assess portfolios for financings, licensing, and M&A; transactions
Requirements: 1–4 years of chemical or life sciences prosecution experience
J.D. from an accredited law school with solid academic credentials
Registration to practice before the USPTO
Advanced degree in organic or medicinal chemistry
Excellent writing, analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Apply patent prosecution, organic chemistry, and strategic analysis skills while developing client responsibility at Barnes & Thornburg LLP.