Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate – Junior/Mid

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Junior Associate in Los Angeles to join our life sciences team. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, advising on related matters, and supporting complex life sciences projects across U.S.

and foreign offices. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience, an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology, and is admitted to the USPTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of patent prosecution experience in life sciences.
• Excellent academic credentials and drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Admitted to the USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Handle patent prosecution for life sciences clients in US and abroad.
• Provide opinions, due diligence, licensing support, and litigation support.
• Counsel clients on life sciences projects.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Life sciences experience

Drafting patent applications

Education

Advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology

USPTO registration

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Junior Associate in Los Angeles to join our life sciences team. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, advising on related matters, and supporting complex life sciences projects across U.S.

and foreign offices. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience, an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology, and is admitted to the USPTO.