Intellectual Property Senior Associate - Life Sciences

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Senior Associate specializing in Life Sciences to join their team in Palo Alto, CA. This role involves engaging in patent prosecution and litigation within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Duties

• Engage in patent prosecution and litigation for life sciences clients.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys on complex IP matters.
• Manage and develop patent portfolios for biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients.
• Conduct competitive landscape analyses and assess patentability.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of post-JD experience in patent prosecution and litigation.
• Experience with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device, and digital health patents.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in MA, NY, CA, CO, or DC.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Undergraduate degree in Biology.
• Life sciences PhD strongly preferred.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.

With offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, this full-service international law firm is committed to providing top quality service and finding innovative solutions to any problems. The firm fosters a work environment that promotes entrepreneurship, collaboration, and collegiality. Committed to diversity, the firm recruits talents from various backgrounds, and provides extensive in-house and external training opportunities. Believing in giving back, the firm provides attorneys and staff with opportunities to impact the communities in which they live and practice through pro bono and community service.