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Technical Specialist
Location:
Chicago, IL
Description:
Practice Area: Patent Agents - Molecular Biology,Patent Agents - Cellular Technology,Patent Agents - Biochemistry, Job Type: Attorney, Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 2 Years, A law firm is seeking a Technical Specialist for their Chicago, IL location.Job Overview:The Technical Specialist will be crucial in supporting attorneys with patent prosecution and drafting activities, focusing on the life sciences sector. This individual will conduct thorough research, evaluate patentability, draft patent applications, and assist in client meetings to ascertain the commercial potential of inventions.Duties:Perform research, sequence management, and searching.Investigate inventorship issuesManage the intake of invention disclosures and review for patentability, novelty, and non-obviousnessEvaluate qualification and applicability of prior artStudy and analyze scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documentsDraft new patent applicationsConvert provisional applications into utility applicationsConvert foreign filed applications into U.S. applications and vice versaPrepare replies to U.S. and foreign office actionsAssist attorneys with prosecution and manage e-file filingsAssist with interviews of USPTO examinersAssist with appeals to PTABAssist in meetings with clients to discuss inventions and assess patent claims' commercial potentialPrepare clearance analysesRequirements:An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field (e.g., Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology)2 years of related experience in life sciencesExcellent writing and research abilitiesProficiency in written and verbal communicationStrong organizational skillsEducation Certifications:Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological fieldSkills:Proficient in research methodologiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational abilitiesBenefits:401(k) planMedical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance plansHealth savings and flexible spending accountsEmployee Assistance ProgramWork/Life ServicesBright Horizons Back-Up Child CareWageWorks Commuter Benefits9 paid holidays per calendar year2 personal days per yearUp to 20 days of vacation per yearPaid sick leave accrualBereavement leaveUp to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per yearUp to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy This large law firm opened with a labor and leveraged-leasing practice and quickly built a substantial corporate and litigation practice. Today, the firm focuses its practice on business and finance, investment management, litigation, labor and employment, real estate and environmental issues. Attorneys at the firm enjoy a faily casual, though conservative, environment where partners tend to be collegial and offer excellent formal and informal training programs. In addition to recieving fair market salaries, associates at the firm have the opportunity to participate in award winning pro bono work.
Education/experience:
2 To 5 Years
Company:
BCG Attorney Search
Posted:
April 1 on BCG Attorney Search
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