Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. /Washington, DC

The WashingtonDC office of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is in search of a patent agent or lateral associate to work in the Patent Practice of the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group. We are seeking candidates who have 3 to 5 years of legal experience
and a background in biotechnology

. Technical experience in the areas of food technology, antibodies, and enzymes would be preferred.
Other important factors will include experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications(including through
appeal),the preparation of legal opinions, and due diligence reviews of patent portfolios for acquiring parties
.Candidates must havea Ph.D. in molecular biology,
biochemistry, or a related biotechnology degree,excellent writing skills, thecapacity to manage multiple assignments concurrently, and the ability to produce top quality work with minimal supervision.Patent associate candidates must also have
a J.D. and excellent academics from a top law school
.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) work
experience, while not required, is highly preferred.

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