Life Sciences IP Attorney — Prosecution & Litigation

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking an Associate Attorney with life sciences IP focus to join its collaborative team in Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, or Washington, DC.

You will work on cutting-edge patent prosecution and litigation across biotech, pharma, gene therapy, medical devices and digital health, collaborating with seasoned litigators and scientists.

Hybrid schedule, strong mentorship, and opportunities for portfolio development are offered.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction.
• 2-4 years of substantive 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 United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Experience handling patents in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices, and digital health.
• Experience with patent portfolio development and management.
• Familiarity with competitive landscape analyses, patentability assessments, and IP strategy.
• Experience litigating patent matters in federal district courts and/or ITC.
• Familiarity with inter partes review before PTAB.
• Strong understanding of post‑grant proceedings and patent litigation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear legal arguments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Large law firm or sophisticated IP practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in life sciences patent prosecution and litigation.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications involving biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices, digital health, and related technologies.
• Assist with the development and management of domestic and international patent portfolios.
• Conduct patentability, freedom‑to‑operate, competitive landscape, and IP analyses.
• Develop litigation strategies for complex patent disputes; draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other 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 PTAB.
• 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 strategies.
• Work with colleagues across jurisdictions to manage domestic and international IP disputes.
• Advise clients on IP strategy, portfolio development, enforcement, and protection.

Skills

2-4 years patent experience

Biology degree

US PTO admission

Excellent written/oral communication

Patent prosecution

Patent litigation

Life sciences IP

Independent and collaborative

Biotech/pharma/IP

Strong analytical skills

Translate complex science

Education

JD from top law school

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking an Associate Attorney with life sciences IP focus to join its collaborative team in Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, or Washington, DC.

You will work on cutting-edge patent prosecution and litigation across biotech, pharma, gene therapy, medical devices and digital health, collaborating with seasoned litigators and scientists.

Hybrid schedule, strong mentorship, and opportunities for portfolio development are offered.