Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate (Junior–Mid)

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Palo Alto (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 with at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience in life sciences. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications and USPTO admission, with exposure to US and foreign patent office practice and related matters.

You will join a collaborative, supportive environment handling sophisticated matters at local and national levels, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications; USPTO admitted.

Responsibilities

• U.S. and foreign patent office practice.
• Opinion work and due diligence.
• Licensing support and litigation support.
• Client counseling on life sciences projects.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Patent drafting

Life sciences experience

Education

Advanced degree in biology/chemistry/biotech

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Junior Associate with at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience in life sciences. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications and USPTO admission, with exposure to US and foreign patent office practice and related matters.

You will join a collaborative, supportive environment handling sophisticated matters at local and national levels, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.