Associate Patent Attorney

Fellows and Associates
Liverpool
1 year ago
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Biotechnology Patent Attorney (bioinformatics)

Multiple UK locations available


A role for a recently qualified patent attorney (likely up to 3 years’ PQE) with a background in biotechnology or possibly biochemistry and with an interest and/or experience in bioinformatics.


The position has a great deal of flexibility, you will have a choice of geographical location and of the work and people you work with. Overtime, there is the chance to curate a role of your own. The firm is rapidly growing with considerable long-term potential in respect to career development but also building a wide range of commercial experience.


The firm has a strategy of building close direct client relationships, so you are likely to build partnerships with start-ups, research institutions, universities and growing businesses. This client mix means you will be involved in portfolio management and strategy, asset licensing, IP acquisitions and investments. In addition to bioinformatics the technical mix could include gene and cell therapy, antibodies, therapeutics and diagnostics.


Applicants will be qualified European patent attorneys and ideally also UK qualified. Candidate who are near qualification may be considered.

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