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Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent prosecution organic chemistry associate attorney with 1 year of substantive experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting patent validity, non-infringement and freedom-to-operate analyses, and supporting IP due diligences, patent litigations, post-grant proceedings (IPR, PGR, interferences) and other IP matters related to small molecule pharmaceuticals. The candidate should ideally have an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred, or M.S. with several years industry experience) in chemistry, with a strong emphasis in organic or medicinal chemistry, be registered to practice at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and be admitted to a State Bar (California preferred). Legal

The candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior academic background and a desire for teamwork, significant responsibility and client interaction.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.

IP - Patent - Organic chemistry

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks biological sciences patent prosecution associate attorney with 1 year of substantive experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting patent validity, non-infringement, and freedom-to-operate analyses, and supporting IP due diligences, patent litigations, post-grant proceedings (IPR, PGR, interferences) and other IP matters in the life sciences related to cutting-edge technologies, such as gene editing, cellular therapies, antibody-based therapeutics, and molecular diagnostics. The candidate must have an advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred, or M.S. with several years industry experience) in the biological sciences (Biology, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Virology), be registered to practice at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and be admitted to a State Bar (California preferred). Legal

The candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior academic background and a desire for teamwork, significant responsibility and client interaction.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.

IP - Patent - Molecular Biology, IP - Patent - Genetics, IP - Patent - Biology, IP - Patent - Biochemistry

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property chemical patent associate attorney with 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. The candidate will join the Intellectual Property Department's Chemical, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Practice Group. Must hold an advanced degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field and have strong patent preparation experience - domestic and international, specifically in organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or similar technology. Experience preparing responses to Office Actions issued by the USPTO is required. Must be admitted before the USPTO, or should be scheduled to take the Patent Bar in the near future. Mandarin language skills are a plus. Must be in good standing and an active member of the Bar of the state. Legal

The candidate should have immediately transferable skills, with a strong academic background, excellent written and oral communication skills. Must hold a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.

IP - Patent - Pharmacology, IP - Patent - Chemistry, IP - Patent - Biotechnology, IP - Patent - Biochemistry

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks electronics patent associate attorney with 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience. The candidate must hold a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field and have strong patent prosecution skills. Must preferably have technical and/or patent experience with digital and analog electronics, optoelectronics, materials engineering, semiconductor fabrication technologies, memory devices, systems and architectures, signal processing (audio signal processing) and augmented/virtual reality applications (including use of haptic inputs and/or outputs). Must be in good standing and an active member of the California State Bar. Must be registered to practice before the Patent Office. Legal

The candidate should have strong legal writing and research skills, top academics and law firm experience. Must hold a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.

IP - Patent - Physics, IP - Patent - Electrical Engineering

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks biotechnology associate attorney with 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience to join the firm's pre-eminent, national Intellectual Property Department's Chemical, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Practice Group. The candidate must hold an advanced degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or a related field and have strong patent preparation experience. Experience preparing responses to Office Actions issued by the USPTO is required. Must have law firm experience and/or industry experience. Admission before the USPTO is required. Must be in good standing and an active member of the Bar. Legal

The candidate should have immediately transferable skills, with a strong academic background, excellent written and oral communication skills. Must hold a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.

IP - Patent - Molecular Biology, IP - Patent - Biotechnology

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent prosecution associate attorney with 1-4 years of experience. The candidate will work in the firm's Life Sciences patent group. Will draft and prosecute patent applications, prepare patent opinion letters, provide Intellectual Property counseling to clients, and conduct patent due diligence studies in connection with business transactions. Supervise junior attorneys and patent agents as part of global client service teams. Must have backgrounds in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, organic synthetic chemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, immunology, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or digital health focused disciplines. Advanced degree is preferred. Current Patent Bar membership with previous law firm experience is required. Legal

The candidate should have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, superior academic credentials.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

IP - Patent - Pharmacology, IP - Patent - Organic chemistry, IP - Patent - Genetics, IP - Patent - Chemistry, IP - Patent - Biology, IP - Patent - Biochemistry, IP - Patent - Mechanical

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent attorney with 2+ years of experience in preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications for software including operating systems, middleware software, directory servers, network management, virtualization and cloud computing. The candidate must have a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with work experience as a software developer. Must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials.

A top-ranked firm praised for its creative and innovative culture, associates also say that the firm's lean staffing allows for plenty of substantial work opportunities. The firm also has represented high-profile clientele and offers market pay.

IP - Patent - Electrical Engineering, IP - Patent - Computer Science

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property transactional associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience and well-developed skills in patent application preparation and prosecution. The candidate must have a college degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or physics. Legal

The candidate should have strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and a desire to work with others in a team-orientated setting.

Attorneys from all backgrounds and experience levels comprise this international corporate law firm, which currently represents over a fifth of the Fortune 500 companies. This success stems from the firm's combination of client value and attorney reward, with a compensation structure that favors client objectives over hours billed and an environment of flexibility, skill development, and teamwork at its Orange Valley and Silicon Valley offices.

IP - Patent - Physics, IP - Patent - Electrical Engineering, IP - Patent - Computer Science, IP - Patent - Computer Engineering

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent prosecution associate attorney with 4-6 years of experience. The candidate will be conducting patent-mining and patent-brainstorming with client product teams. Will be conducting disclosure meetings with clients for new patent applications. Drafting and filing original patent applications. Conducting examiner interviews, drafting responses to office actions and handling all other aspects of patent prosecution from filing to issuance. Supervising others, including patent attorneys and patent agents, on all the preceding; and advising clients on strategic patent-portfolio development and management. Must preferably have an undergraduate or advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering. Should preferably be licensed to practice law in California, have a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) registration number, and have experience working in the IP department of a comparable law firm. Experience in patent litigation or PTAB trials is a plus. Legal

The candidate should have a high level of academic achievement at an accredited law school.

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.

IP - Patent - Electrical Engineering, IP - Patent - Computer Science, IP - Patent - Computer Engineering

Full-Time

Palo Alto office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property prosecution/transactions associate attorney with 4-6 years of experience (freedom-to-operate studies, pre-acquisition due diligence, pre-litigation due diligence). The candidate should preferably have some experience in patent litigation and/or PTAB proceedings. Must preferably have a degree in computer science or a degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering with a heavy focus on computer science. Must be a licensed patent lawyer, registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and licensed to practice law in the state of California. Legal

The candidate must have excellent academic experience.

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.

IP - Patent - Electrical Engineering, IP - Patent - Computer Science, IP - Patent - Computer Engineering

Full-Time