Patent Law

Lee & Hayes, a nationally known intellectual property (IP) law firm, is seeking a lateral and experienced patent attorney having a PhD in biotechnology. Some portable business is necessary. The position would manage and train the biotech patent attorneys in the firm?s Chemical & Life Sciences Practice Group.

IP Today ranks Lee & Hayes #1 for its Innovation Cycle Time? and 7th overall on the Patent Scorecard?. Lee & Hayes was named a Law Firm on the Cutting Edge by IP Law & Business A collegial and team-oriented work environment and nationally competitive compensation/benefits package. Culturally, more like a "high-tech company of lawyers" than just a law firm.  This position is available in Spokane, WA, Seattle, WA, or Austin, TX.

Qualifications:
5+ years of biotech prep/pros experience is necessary. Patent litigation and transaction experience a plus. PhD in biotechnology-related field is required. Portables are necessary. Former patent examiner experience, in-house experience and/or corporate experience are each a plus.

Contact:
For confidential consideration, please submit your resume (with USPTO registration number) to hr@leehayes.com. Lee & Hayes is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Spokane or Seattle, Washington; or Austin, Texas