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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Mid-Level Molecular Biology Patent Associate or
Agent - San Diego, Washington DC, Boston, or Madison Foley & Lardner LLP
is seeking a patent associate or agent with 4-5 years of patent
preparation and prosecution experience to join the firm\'s pre-eminent,
national Intellectual Property Department\'s Chemical, Biotechnology and
Pharmaceutical Practice Group in one of the following offices: San
Diego; Washington, DC; Boston; or Madison. Qualified candidate must hold
a PhD in Molecular Biology or a related field and must have strong
patent prosecution skills. The candidate preferably has experience
drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications
and preparing patent opinions specifically in molecular biology, or
similar technology. Experience preparing responses to Office Actions
issued by the USPTO required. Ideal candidate will have immediately
transferable skills, strong legal writing and research skills, excellent
written and oral communication skills, top academics and law firm
experience. To be considered, attorney and agent candidates must have
strong academic background and be registered to practice before the
Patent Office. Attorney candidates also must hold a JD from an
ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and an active
member of the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to
practice. Timely admission to the bar of the state corresponding to the
office of hire will be a condition of employment. Interested applicants
should submit resume and transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, and law
school, as applicable) All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without consideration to their race,
religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic
partner status or medical condition. For applicants applying to our
California offices, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances. Foley &
Lardner LLP is a top ranked law firm with offices throughout the United
States and abroad. At Foley we strive to remain true to our core values-
our clients, integrity, our people, citizenship, diversity, trust &
respect, stewardship & accountability and professional satisfaction. As
a result, we offer the highest quality legal counsel to our clients, as
well as outstanding professional opportunities for our employees. Foley
employees enjoy a comfortable, yet professional work environment,
exceptional benefit package, state-of-the-art technology, work/life
balance, great working relationships and much more. We invite you to
consider a career with Foley. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: ipc.us/t/BA470B27DFD948E6 Qualified females, minorities, and
special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.