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Intellectual Property Associate — Life Sciences (Washington, DC)

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Midlevel patent prosecution role within a life sciences/biotechnology practice based in Washington, DC. The team handles prosecution matters across biologics, molecular biology, and related life-science technologies.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on patent prosecution experience and an advanced life-sciences technical degree. This is an opportunity to join a large, interdisciplinary IP group with access to complex domestic patent portfolios.

  • 1–5 years' patent prosecution experience, preferably in biotechnology/life sciences
  • Advanced degree in a life-sciences field preferred (Ph.D. preferred)
  • USPTO registration required; candidates must be prepared to take and pass the patent bar if not already registered (within first 12 months)
  • Strong drafting and prosecution skills and familiarity with life-science patent strategies

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