Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate (Junior-Mid)

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; 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

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group seeks a Patent Prosecution Junior Associate in multiple offices, with at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience in life sciences. Candidates must hold an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology and be admitted to the USPTO.

This role involves managing US and foreign patent filings and related advisory work. The position offers a supportive environment handling sophisticated matters, with potential for an annual discretionary bonus and

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience with life sciences clients.
• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry or a biotechnical discipline.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patent prosecution

Life sciences

USPTO admission

Drafting patents

Education

Advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group seeks a Patent Prosecution Junior Associate in multiple offices, with at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience in life sciences. Candidates must hold an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology and be admitted to the USPTO.

This role involves managing US and foreign patent filings and related advisory work. The position offers a supportive environment handling sophisticated matters, with potential for an annual discretionary bonus and