IP Patent Associate: Prosecution & Litigation (Chemistry PhD)

Wilmer; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

WilmerHale seeks a highly motivated Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to join our IP practice. This role can be based in Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto or Washington, DC, and will focus on cutting-edge patent prosecution and litigation matters with a team of experienced attorneys.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of post-JD experience with strong focus on both prosecution and litigation, a PhD in chemistry (organic preferred), and admission to practice before the USPTO; must be

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• PhD in Chemistry (Organic preferred).
• 3–5 years of post-JD experience in patent prosecution and litigation.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Licensed to practice in MA, NY, CA, CO or DC.

Responsibilities

• Work on cutting-edge patent prosecution and litigation matters with a team of attorneys.
• Contribute to portfolio management, competitive landscape analyses, and patentability assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

JD from accredited law school

PhD in Chemistry (Organic preferred)

Job description

WilmerHale seeks a highly motivated Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to join our IP practice. This role can be based in Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto or Washington, DC, and will focus on cutting-edge patent prosecution and litigation matters with a team of experienced attorneys.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of post-JD experience with strong focus on both prosecution and litigation, a PhD in chemistry (organic preferred), and admission to practice before the USPTO; must be