McKee Voorhees & Sease, PLC | Des Moines, IA, United States
Remote work arrangements are available with no relocation required for a strong candidate.
Industry: Legal | Type: Full-Time
Posted Date: Feb 26, 2021
Experience: 3+ Years
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property - Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Biology, Agriculture, Medicine
Job Description:
Intellectual Property Attorney McKee Voorhees and Sease, PLC, a boutique IP firm established in 1924 serving global clients at the intersection of science and law, seeks an experienced IP Attorney to join the firm in the Chemical and Biotechnology practice group.
The candidate must be licensed to practice before the USPTO and have 3+ years' experience prosecuting patents in the areas of molecular biology, molecular genetics, and biochemistry with agricultural or medical applications of biotechnology. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with patent prosecution, including independent drafting specifications and responding to office actions in these art units.
An undergraduate degree or an advanced degree in life sciences or biology is required, with PhD strongly preferred. To apply, please send a current CV and links to at least two published patent specifications and office action responses for biotechnology applications to cassie.edgar@ipmvs.com.
Remote work arrangements are available with no relocation required for a strong candidate.
About McKee Voorhees & Sease, PLC
McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC, a boutique IP firm established in 1924, specializes in serving clients at the intersection of science and law. Based in the Midwest with a strong work ethic and global reach, the firm serves clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies to protect plant, animal, and pharmaceutical innovations. The MVS Chemical and Biotechnology practice group’s specialized training, industry knowledge, and technical experience helps clients all over the world effectively protect their biotechnology inventions.
