Intellectual Property - Patent Attorney Job in San Jose, California

Palo Alto office seeks patent attorney having 3-5 years of experience working on medical device patent prosecution and counseling matters. The candidate should preferably have a degree in biomedical engineering. Candidate with a degree in mechanical engineering and the necessary work experience will also be considered.

This is an international law firm that has made a name for itself in representing technology companies, and has particular expertise in intellectual property matters. It hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools, and requires a superior academic record. The firm has an "informal, friendly" culture and attorneys generally enjoy working here; according to one associate, the firm provides both a "rewarding career and a life outside the office." Associates are expected to bill a minimum of 1,900 hours. The firm's pro bono program counts up to 100 hours of pro bono work in the calculation of attorneys' annual productivity bonuses.