Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney - Junior to Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 235,000 - 365,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

medical, dental, and vision insurance

personal medical and parental leave

up to ten paid Holidays

family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Junior Associate with a focus on life sciences to join our team. The candidate should have at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience, strong drafting and prosecuting skills, and be admitted to the USPTO. An advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology is required.

The role covers U.S. and foreign patent office work, opinions, due diligence, licensing, and client counseling on diverse life sciences projects within a

Qualifications

2+ years patent prosecution experience in life sciences
Excellent academic credentials
Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications
Must be admitted to the USPTO

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patent prosecution

Life sciences

Drafting patents

Education

Advanced degree in biology/chemistry/biotech

USPTO admission

Job description

Job Description

One of Fortune's Best Places to Work, Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Patent Prosecution Junior Associate in multiple offices. We have created a firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients and mutual respect.

We are seeking an associate with at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience working with life sciences clients. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and an advanced degree in a biology, chemistry or a biotechnical discipline.

The position will entail U.S. and foreign patent office practice as well as opinion work, due diligence, licensing , litigation support, and client counseling on a variety of life sciences focused projects. Candidates must be admitted to the USPTO.

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