Patent Attorney

Therapeutic Proteins International, LLC

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyze third party patents to identify freedom to operate issues and plan strategies for dealing with such issues, such as recognizing patent validity and non-infringement issues and working with researchers identify design-around strategies.
Draft and prosecute patent applications directed to biotechnology-related inventions, including monoclonal antibodies and other biotherapeutics.
Ability to identify and analyze legal and intellectual property issues, define risks, and present clear recommendations.

PREREQUISITES: Education:

Advanced degree in molecular biology or related field (Ph.D. strongly preferred)
JD from ABA-approved law school; good standing with state bar (preferably Illinois) Experience:
5-8 years in-house or law firm experience as patent attorney working in biotech or pharmaceutical company
Demonstrated experience in drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications in US and other countries around the world, and conducting freedom to operate and patent invalidity and non-infringement analyses.
Patent Litigation experience desirable and preferred Certifications, Licenses, etc.:
License to practice patent law

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Language:

Must read, write, speak English with utmost fluency and skill Mathematical Skills:
Must be able to apply basic mathematical skills for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Reasoning Skills:
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Computer and/or Technical Skills:
Must be able to use various Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Must be able to do advanced formatting. Other:
Must have good time management skills.
Must have strong editing skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate and function well in a team environment.
Self-motivated and efficient, with good business judgment.
A high degree of creativity and initiative is expected.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: General Work Environment:

Office space in a suite of offices Noise:
Nothing extraordinary required Standing/Lifting:
Nothing extraordinary required Visual:
No special requirements Stress:
High paced demanding environment to meet ambitious project goals Travel:
No travel expected; however, candidate must be able to work out of Company’s Chicago, IL office and Company’s Deerfield, IL office

To Apply please mail your resumes at: jobs@theraproteins.com