Biotech Patent Prosecution Associate

WFB Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Personal medical leave

Parental leave

Up to ten paid Holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP in Los Angeles seeks a Patent Prosecution Junior Associate with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience, primarily for life sciences clients. You will draft and prosecute patent applications and interact with U.S. and foreign patent offices.

Candidate holds an advanced degree in biology/chemistry/biotechnology and must be admitted to the USPTO. The role offers a collaborative environment handling sophisticated matters at local and national levels.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications for life sciences clients.
• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotechnology required.
• Must be admitted to the USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Involves U.S. and foreign patent office practice.
• Engagement in opinion work, due diligence, licensing, and litigation support.
• Counseling clients on life sciences patent projects.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Life sciences

Legal drafting

USPTO admitted

Education

Advanced degree in biology/chemistry/biotechnology

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP in Los Angeles seeks a Patent Prosecution Junior Associate with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience, primarily for life sciences clients. You will draft and prosecute patent applications and interact with U.S. and foreign patent offices.

Candidate holds an advanced degree in biology/chemistry/biotechnology and must be admitted to the USPTO. The role offers a collaborative environment handling sophisticated matters at local and national levels.