Only IP Law Philadelphia Career Changing Opportunities

Sr. Associate to Partner Walking in the Door, Complex Patents, IP Transactions,No Portables Required

Prosecution,Transactions,Counseling Life Science Philadelphia -

First off, this is a Partnership Role with No Portable Business Required. This 100-year-old firm has transformed itself from a prestigious regional shop into an AM powerhouse on the East Coast of the U.S.  The firm leadership decided to fuel its IP practice creating a full-service boutique inside of a now emerging AM firm.  The IP group is growing in every facet of the practice as the firm has made significant investments into their Life Sciences by bringing in Rainmaker Partners in markets such as Boston, New York and Washington, DC. The result of these additions has resulted in growth not only in those offices where the Partners have joined but in other locations where the leadership was not expecting. The short-term strategy is to increase the Associate and Patent Agent staff in locations experiencing the growth and the Partners would supervise the staff from an arm's length.  The growth of the Life Science practice group continues as the market responding positively to the firm’s new brand.  The IP Leadership along with leaders in the Life Sciences Practice Group have decided to add a Junior Partner to their team.  The qualified candidate could be an existing Partner, Counsel or Sr. Associate. This person would join the firm as Partner and no portable business is required. 

This position will involve handling various complex biotechnology patent prosecution matters, counseling clients on various challenging patent issues, patent portfolio management, and the development and mentoring/managing of junior Associates and Patent Agents.  This position will also be responsible for assisting on various complex IP transactional matters including M&A and due diligence, inventorship opinions, and licensing agreements.

The firm is looking for the qualified candidate to have a Ph.D.  in Life Sciences, with Molecular biology being plus.  Extensive experience prosecuting complex biotechnology patents along with skills in counseling clients, and patent portfolio management and development.  Also, IP Transactional experience is a significant plus but not requited.  The firm will pay a competitive AM Salary and Distribution.  The firm also has an excellent reputation for providing excellent benefits and quality of life, winning several awards in these areas.  The position is base out of the firm’s Philadelphia office.  The firm will also pay relocation and again no portable business is required.


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