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San Diego office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent prosecution associate attorney with 2-5 years of law firm experience. The candidate will assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents. Will assist with patent landscapes and freedom to operate analysis in various high technology areas. Draft written assessments of the prospects of obtaining patent protection. Draft patent applications. Draft responses to communications from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other patent offices; and collaborate with colleagues on various projects including assessing patents for corporate due diligence and conducting underlying analysis for opinions and litigations. Handle a variety of patent projects, including patent drafting, prosecution, reexaminations, opinions, litigation support and due diligence. Must have a B.S. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics or similar degree. Experience with patent drafting and prosecution in fields relating to fluid/heat transfer, aerosol physics is a plus. California Bar membership in good standing is essential. USPTO admission is needed. Legal

The candidate should have a JD degree. Must have desire and ability to quickly learn the fundamentals of a broad range of new technologies. Should be detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated scientific writing ability is needed. Verbal skills required to communicate scientific concepts effectively to clients, attorneys, scientists and engineers.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

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

Full-Time

San Diego 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

San Diego 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

San Diego office of an AmLaw firm seeks attorney with 2-5 years of patent prosecution and counseling experience. The candidate should have a B.S. in Computer or Electrical Engineering. Some industry experience and/or an advanced degree in the computer or electrical engineering field are preferred. Legal

The candidate must have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.

A boutique law firm known as a leader in intellectual property law, this firm values a work/life balance and offers market pay. Any attorneys interested in patent prosecution should thrive here and, prospects for exit opportunities in the field are excellent.

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

Full-Time

San Diego office of an AmLaw firm seeks patent prosecution team attorney with preferably 2+ years of experience. The candidate should be a USPTO-registered patent associate. Must have experience in preparing and electronics and software-related applications. Aptitude for portfolio development and client counseling a plus. Should possess a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Technical work experience in a computer or electrical engineering field, an advanced Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree, or significant prosecution experience in computer or electrical engineering fields are preferred. Must have patent prosecution work experience related to software technologies such as cloud, security encryption, mobile applications, databases, and networking. Legal

The candidate must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal skills.

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality.

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

Full-Time

San Diego office of an AmLaw firm seeks computer science/information technology attorney with 3-8 years of legal experience in patent prosecution, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications and conducting due diligence in the fields of robotics, neural networks, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and imaging or optics. The candidate should have CS/IT backgrounds. Legal

The candidate must have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.

A boutique law firm known as a leader in intellectual property law, this firm values a work/life balance and offers market pay. Any attorneys interested in patent prosecution should thrive here and, prospects for exit opportunities in the field are excellent.

IP - Patent - Computer Science

Full-Time

San Diego office of an AmLaw firm seeks electronics and software patent prosecution associate attorney with preferably 2+ years of experience. The candidate should be experienced in preparing and prosecuting chip design and computer architecture-related applications. Must preferably have an aptitude for portfolio development and client counseling. Must have a USPTO Reg. No. and possess a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Must preferably have a background including technical work experience in a computer engineering field, an advanced Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree, or significant prosecution experience in computer engineering fields, and experience or expertise in any one of network architecture, network hardware design, system-on-chip (SoC) design, neural networking, machine learning, or video codecs. Legal

The candidate must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal skills.

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality.

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

Full-Time

San Diego office of an AmLaw firm seeks electronics and software associate attorney with preferably 2+ years of experience in patent prosecution. The candidate should be USPTO-registered patent prosecution associate. Must be experienced in preparing and electronics and software-related applications. Aptitude for portfolio development and client counseling is a plus. Should possess a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Should preferably have technical work experience in a computer or electrical engineering field, an advanced Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree, or significant prosecution experience in computer or electrical engineering fields. Corresponding State Bar (CA) is required. Legal

The candidate must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal skills.

This Amlaw firm specializes in intellectual property and is committed to providing its associates with both a positive work environment and sophisticated work. Flexible scheduling and pro-bono work are aspects highly valued by the firm. This firm has also obtained its second perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index as Best Place to Work for LGBT equality.

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

Full-Time

San Diego 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

San Diego AmLaw office seeks patent prosecution attorney having 2-4 years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate will draft and prosecute patent applications, prepare patent opinion letters, provide IP counseling to clients, and conduct patent due diligence studies in connection with business transactions. Should have a background in one of the following fields: organic chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology or chemical engineering. An advanced degree is required. Legal

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 - Organic chemistry, IP - Patent - Molecular Biology, IP - Patent - Biochemistry

Full-Time