Biotech Patent Prosecution Associate – SV, High-Impact IP

plug-legal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) eligibility with profit sharing

Exceptional paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development support

Job summary

plug-legal is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate specializing in life sciences to guide innovators through intellectual property protection. This role involves building and managing global patent portfolios and drafting applications for groundbreaking therapies.

The ideal candidate will have 1–5 years of experience in patent prosecution, a Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline, and familiarity with USPTO processes. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of patent prosecution experience, ideally in biotechnology.
• Advanced degree in life sciences; Ph.D. preferred.
• USPTO registration or eligibility within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Guide life sciences innovators through IP protection lifecycle.
• Build and manage global patent portfolios.
• Draft complex applications and conduct FTO analyses.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Advanced knowledge in life sciences

Familiarity with USPTO processes

Education

Ph.D. in life sciences

Job description

plug-legal is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate specializing in life sciences to guide innovators through intellectual property protection. This role involves building and managing global patent portfolios and drafting applications for groundbreaking therapies.

The ideal candidate will have 1–5 years of experience in patent prosecution, a Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline, and familiarity with USPTO processes. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.