Bioinformatics Patent Attorney or Patent Agent #22268 Washington, DC

Job description

Mid-Sized GP Firm ranked National "Tier 1" in Patent Law Very active with representing both patent owners and petitioners at the PTAB, and complainants at the ITC A busy Patent Prosecution practice of cutting edge clients, primarily medium to large companies REQUIREMENTS The ideal candidate will be registered with the USPTO and possess strong educational and/or industry experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field. Candidates with an advanced degree (MS or PhD) are preferred. Given the unique focus of this role, a high level of familiarity and practical experience in both the software and biological fields is highly preferred. Applicants must have prior patent prosecution experience, be highly detail-oriented, and possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in technical writing considered a strong plus. For Attorney candidates, admission (or qualification for admission) to the state bar corresponding to the primary office location is required. SUMMARY Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide. Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge. Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter. We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity. CONFIDENTIALITY At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients. **Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.