
Biotech Patent Prosecution Expert — Build High-Impact IP
Mintz, Boston, MA, United States
About the Intellectual Property – Patent Prosecution Section
Our patent practice offers comprehensive strategic counseling in patent law and practice that enables our clients to clarify goals, find solutions, and achieve results throughout the innovation lifecycle. Our patent attorneys and agents advise clients on obtaining and enforcing patent protection, licensing or acquiring patent rights, executing financing and other business transactions, and navigating the patent landscape in their various industries.
Responsibilities
Mintz is seeking a highly motivated Technical Advisor or Patent Agent with a Ph.D. in biological sciences to join our dynamic Boston office. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cutting-edge biotechnology, collaborating with leading innovators to build and strengthen valuable IP portfolios.
In this role, you will:
Drive the management of global patent portfolios, coordinating prosecution strategies with foreign associates across jurisdictions
Draft compelling office action responses and skillfully prosecute patent applications
Partner directly with scientists and inventors to transform breakthrough ideas into strong patent applications
Analyze complex scientific literature, patents, and applications across diverse biological fields
Conduct patent landscape and freedom-to-operate analyses to support strategic decision-making
Collaborate with investors on IP diligence for high-impact investment opportunities
Contribute to IP diligence efforts for biotech IPOs and other sophisticated capital markets transactions
Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at Mintz. Therefore, the firm requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm’s published guidelines.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Protein Design, and Structural Biology or related fields
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to independently identify and analyze scientific and technical issues
Proficient scientific writing ability
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities
A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working in a team-driven environment
USPTO admission preferred (but not required)
About Mintz
Mintz is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington, DC.
The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $200,000. This position is bonus eligible.
Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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