Barnes & Thornburg
Life Science Patent Prosecution Associate
$200K–$235K
Minneapolis · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 1–4 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience; candidates with an M.S. and substantial relevant experience will be considered.
- Education
- J.D. from an accredited law school; advanced degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or a closely related field. Ph.D. strongly preferred.
About the job
Prepares and prosecutes U.S. and international life sciences patent applications while advising clients on patent strategy, portfolio issues, and related analyses and transactions.
What you'll do
- Draft and prosecute patent applications, including PCT and foreign filings, and engage with inventors and patent examiners.
- Develop global portfolio strategies and conduct or support patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and non-infringement analyses.
- Support patent due diligence and related opinions, agreements, and client advice for financings, licensing, and M&A transactions.
What they ask for
- 1–4 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or other life sciences technologies.
- J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
- Registration to practice before the USPTO.
- Advanced degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or a closely related field; candidates with an M.S. and substantial relevant experience will be considered.
Nice to have
- Ph.D. in a relevant field.
- Experience with patent analyses or opinions, transaction due diligence or portfolio management, pharmaceutical life cycle management and Hatch-Waxman/Orange Book, or foreign prosecution including EPO practice.
Pay
$200K – $235K USD base salary
Tools
PCT, EPO, Hatch-Waxman, Orange Book
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