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Faegre Drinker’s Patent Prosecution team is actively recruiting for a full-time Patent Associate to join the Intellectual Property group in our Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Fort Wayne, IN, Indianapolis, IN, Minneapolis, MN, Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, or Wilmington, NC, offices. Successful candidates should have 1-3 years of experience drafting patent applications. A background and degree(s) in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering is preferred. Backgrounds in chemistry, physics, optics, material science, or other applicable technical experience will be considered. Candidates must be collaborative and motivated to succeed in a client-focused, team-oriented environment. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials and have strong written and oral communications skills.

Grüneberg and Myers is a quickly-growing boutique intellectual property law firm located in Tysons, Virginia. The firm has an open position for an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with substantial experience in patent prosecution related to any of the following fields: pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, polymers, or specialty chemicals. This is a full-time position in Tysons, Virginia, or remote.

Patterson + Sheridan is seeking a technical advisor, patent agent, or patent attorney with a background in Electrical Engineering and patent law experience, including patent preparation and prosecution.  This is a full-time, permanent position in any of the following P+S offices: Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Waco, TX; San Jose, CA; Shrewsbury, NJ; Greensboro, NC.

Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman (HFZ), the patent prosecution and consulting law firm located in downtown Chicago, is looking for patent attorneys to join its team. This is a full-time, permanent position located in Chicago, IL, or remote. HFZ ranked 2nd among Chicago headquartered law firms in 2021 domestic patent issuances. HFZ represents clients in a wide variety of areas including electronics, software, Internet, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and consumer goods.

New Jersey-based IP boutique is looking for a full-time patent attorney or patent agent to join their fast-growing practice. This is a full-time, permanent position located in Princeton, NJ. Duties include preparation and prosecution of patent applications, conducting patent infringement and/or validity analysis, and counseling clients on IP protection strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical and/or computer engineering, computer science, physics, or a similar discipline. Preferably, the candidate will also have 2+ years of industry R&D experience and have been admitted to practice before the USPTO.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a junior, midlevel, and senior level associate with 1-7 years of patent prosecution experience in a biotechnology practice and an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in a life sciences technology area, e.g. molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, cell biology, and the like. Illustrative subject matter concerns patent prosecution and counseling projects with emerging companies focused on antibodies, DNA or RNA therapeutics, chemical biology, gene-editing, etc. Patent bar membership (USPTO Registration Number) is required. This is a full-time, permanent position located in Boston, MA.

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting a litigation associate to join its thriving Intellectual Property practice. This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to focus on patent litigation for a national and international client base from our Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Washington D.C., or Wilmington offices.

ArentFox Schiff is seeking a part-time (10-20 hours per week), biotech patent agent/technical specialist to work on a contract basis in our DC or NY office. This position would offer a collaborative work environment with a highly skilled support team and the most up-to-date technology. Primary responsibilities include patent preparation, prosecution, and technical expertise. Candidates must possess or be working towards a Ph.D., or possess an undergraduate degree plus several years of research experience in a laboratory setting. Ideal candidates will also have experience in bioinformatics, antibodies, and/or “newer” technologies (e.g., CRISPR).