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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 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

San Diego office of an AmLaw firm seeks biotechnology patent prosecution attorney with 2-3 years of experience. The candidate must possess a Ph.D. in biology, molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry or related disciplines, which utilize genetic engineering techniques. Legal

The candidate must also 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 - Molecular Biology, IP - Patent - Biotechnology, IP - Patent - Biology, IP - Patent - Biochemistry

Full-Time