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Patent Attorney
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Description:
Patent Attorneys provide all basic aspects of patent drafting and prosecution service to assigned AZ client areas and will also handle general aspects of patent work in collaboration with Senior/Principal Patent Attorneys. They will be accountable for developing and implementing project specific patent strategies for their assigned clients.
Major Responsibilities:
· Act as an attorney of record for US prosecution.
· Independently draft and prosecute a patent portfolio relating to an assigned client area.
· Provide strategic patent advice to the assigned clients reflecting RA/TA objectives, and identify patent opportunities and risks.
· Communicate effectively with R&D clients on patent matters.
· Work optimally and efficiently with Senior or Principal Attorneys on patent matters.
· Operate within global AZ IP teams to improve AZ IP operational or strategic IP issues.
· Work on diligence activities in support of SPBD opportunities.
· Represent IP and present project IP strategies to R&D project teams.
Qualifications
· JD+patent bar qualifications.
· Good scientific knowledge of core technical field, together with an appreciation of other relevant technologies.
· Good understanding of the AZ business.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Able quickly to adapt to a dynamic environment.
 We want you to build a balanced life at AstraZeneca. Your career is just one part of that. We offer competitive salaries, rewards and recognitions for your invaluable time and efforts. We also bring you all the things you need to for your life outside of your work: - generous health and welfare benefits
- flexible scheduling
- child care programs
- learning and development opportunities
- fitness centers
- and other personal conveniences
At AstraZeneca, we put people first. Whether it's the patients we help or the employees who make everything we do possible. AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. 
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