Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate (Junior-Mid)

Perkins Coie LLP; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP in the United States seeks a Patent Prosecution Junior Associate with a life sciences focus to join our team in California. The candidate should have at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience, excellent academic credentials, and an advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotechnology. Responsibilities include U.S.

and foreign patent practice, opinion work, due diligence, licensing, and client counseling on life sciences projects. Must be USPTO admitted.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotechnology.
• USPTO admission is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patent prosecution

Education

Advanced degree in biology/chemistry/biotech

Job description

Perkins Coie LLP in the United States seeks a Patent Prosecution Junior Associate with a life sciences focus to join our team in California. The candidate should have at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience, excellent academic credentials, and an advanced degree in biology, chemistry or biotechnology. Responsibilities include U.S.

and foreign patent practice, opinion work, due diligence, licensing, and client counseling on life sciences projects. Must be USPTO admitted.