Barnes & Thornburg
Life Science Patent Prosecution Associate
Atlanta · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 1–4 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
- Education
- J.D. from an accredited law school; advanced degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or a closely related field. Candidates with an M.S. and substantial relevant experience will be considered.
About the job
Prosecute life sciences patent applications and advise clients on patent strategy, portfolio development, and related analyses and transactions.
What you'll do
- Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications, including PCT and foreign filings.
- Develop prosecution and global filing strategies; conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and related analyses.
- Support patent portfolio diligence for financings, licensing, and M&A, and collaborate with clients, inventors, and colleagues.
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, Hatch-Waxman/Orange Book, or foreign prosecution including EPO practice.
Tools
PCT, EPO, Hatch-Waxman/Orange Book
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