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 robust 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.

📌 Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate (Grand Rapids)
🏢 Barnes & Thornburg
📍 Grand Rapids