Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney - Junior to Midlevel

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

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.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive working environment while handling sophisticated matters at both a local and a national level.

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This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

Annual Compensation Range: $235,000 to 365,000

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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