IP Senior Associate Attorney - Life Sciences (CA)

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); Híbrido; USD 210.000 - 320.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Palo Alto seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Life Sciences Intellectual Property to handle sophisticated patent prosecution and litigation matters.

The ideal candidate has a strong life sciences background, a top-tier JD, and 3–5 years of post‑JD experience, with USPTO admission and a track record in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices, or digital health.

Formación

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction in good standing.
• 3-5 years of substantive post-JD experience in patent prosecution and patent litigation.
• Undergraduate degree in Biology or related life sciences discipline.
• PhD in life sciences strongly preferred.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience with patents in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical devices, and digital health.
• Experience with patent portfolio development and management.
• Familiarity with competitive landscape analyses, patentability analyses, and IP strategy.
• Experience litigating patent matters in federal courts and/or ITC.
• Familiarity with PTAB IPR proceedings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and in a team.
• Large law firm or sophisticated IP practice experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Represent clients in life sciences patent prosecution and litigation matters.
• Develop and manage domestic and international patent portfolios.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, competitive landscape, and IP analyses.
• Develop litigation strategies for complex patent disputes in federal courts and other forums.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Represent in IPR proceedings before the PTAB.
• Evaluate impact of post-grant proceedings on related litigation.
• Collaborate with attorneys, scientists, and experts to analyze technologies and develop strategies.
• Work with colleagues across jurisdictions to manage IP disputes.
• Advise clients on IP strategy, portfolio development, and enforcement.

Conocimientos

Patent prosecution

Patent litigation

Life sciences background

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Educación

J.D. from top-tier law school

PhD in life sciences preferred

Descripción del empleo

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – LIFE SCIENCES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution & Litigation Practice Group

Location: Palo Alto, CA;

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Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate Attorney to join its thriving Intellectual Property Practice Group in Palo Alto. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with a strong life sciences background to work on sophisticated patent prosecution and litigation matters involving biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices, and digital health. The successful candidate will collaborate with experienced intellectual property attorneys and technical professionals to protect, develop, and enforce clients’ most valuable innovations.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in in applicable jurisdiction in good standing

• 3-5 years of substantive post-JD experience in patent prosecution and patent litigation
• Undergraduate degree in Biology or a closely related life sciences discipline
• PhD in a life sciences field strongly preferred
• Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Experience handling patents involving the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device, and digital health industries
• Experience with patent portfolio development and management
• Familiarity with competitive landscape analyses, patentability assessments, and intellectual property strategy
• Experience litigating patent matters in federal district courts and/or before the U.S. International Trade Commission
• Familiarity with inter partes review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
• Strong understanding of how post-grant proceedings may affect pending patent litigation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Large law firm or sophisticated intellectual property practice experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in sophisticated life sciences patent prosecution and litigation matters
• Assist with the development and management of domestic and international patent portfolios
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, competitive landscape, and intellectual property analyses
• Develop litigation strategies for complex patent disputes in federal district courts and other forums
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other substantive litigation documents
• Assist with fact and expert discovery, witness preparation, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Represent patent owners and challengers in inter partes review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
• Evaluate the potential impact of post-grant proceedings on related patent litigation
• Collaborate with attorneys, scientists, technical specialists, and experts to analyze complex technologies and develop effective legal strategies
• Work with colleagues across jurisdictions and practice areas to manage domestic and international intellectual property disputes
• Advise clients on intellectual property strategy, portfolio development, enforcement, and protection

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognized intellectual property practice that represents clients in complex patent disputes, prosecution matters, and post-grant proceedings. The team works with a diverse client base ranging from emerging life sciences companies to major global corporations with extensive intellectual property portfolios.

Attorneys in this practice handle matters in prominent patent jurisdictions throughout the United States, as well as proceedings before the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and federal appellate courts. The group’s multidisciplinary approach combines sophisticated litigation capabilities with substantial scientific and technical experience, enabling its attorneys to understand clients’ innovations and the business considerations surrounding their intellectual property.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators, patent practitioners, and attorneys with advanced scientific backgrounds on challenging and commercially significant matters. The firm offers exceptional mentorship, meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and a collaborative environment that supports professional development and long-term career growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and class year.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, parental leave benefits, wellness resources, professional development opportunities, and additional employee perks.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and undergraduate and graduate school transcripts for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.