Life Sciences IP Associate - Prosecution & Litigation

Acloché; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Parental leave benefits

Wellness resources

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Acloché, on behalf of a leading international law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Life Sciences Intellectual Property Practice in Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto or Washington, DC. The role focuses on patent prosecution and litigation across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices and digital health.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics, active bar admission, 2–4 years in patent prosecution and litigation, and a

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction in good standing
• 2–4 years of patent prosecution and patent litigation experience
• Undergraduate degree in Biology or life sciences
• PhD in life sciences strongly preferred
• Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Experience with biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices, and digital health patents

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in life sciences patent prosecution and litigation matters
• Draft and prosecute patent applications across biotech, pharma, gene therapy, medical devices, digital health
• Develop and manage domestic and international patent portfolios
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, competitive landscape, and IP analyses
• Develop litigation strategies for complex disputes in federal courts and ITC
• Draft pleadings and other substantive litigation documents
• Assist with discovery, depositions, and trial preparation
• Represent in inter partes review proceedings before the PTAB

Job description

Acloché, on behalf of a leading international law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Life Sciences Intellectual Property Practice in Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto or Washington, DC. The role focuses on patent prosecution and litigation across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices and digital health.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics, active bar admission, 2–4 years in patent prosecution and litigation, and a