Life Sciences IP Associate: Prosecution & Litigation

Wilmer; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

WilmerHale seeks an Intellectual Property Associate in Palo Alto to join our growing IP practice. You will work on patent prosecution and litigation matters with a team of experienced attorneys.

Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of post-JD experience, a biology undergraduate degree, and a life sciences PhD is preferred. USPTO admission and CA/MA/NY/DC/CO bar status are required or in process.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Undergraduate degree in Biology; life sciences PhD preferred.
• 3-5 years of post-JD experience in both patent prosecution and litigation.
• Experience with patents in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device and digital health industries.
• Knowledge of patent portfolio management, development and patentability.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state/jurisdiction of the position (MA, NY, CA, CO or DC).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle patent prosecution and litigation matters for clients.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys on cutting-edge IP matters.
• Contribute to strategy and development of IP portfolios.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Patent litigation

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Biology undergraduate degree

Life sciences PhD (preferred)

Job description

WilmerHale seeks an Intellectual Property Associate in Palo Alto to join our growing IP practice. You will work on patent prosecution and litigation matters with a team of experienced attorneys.

Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of post-JD experience, a biology undergraduate degree, and a life sciences PhD is preferred. USPTO admission and CA/MA/NY/DC/CO bar status are required or in process.