Senior IP Attorney, Life Sciences (Prosecution/Litigation)

Wilmer; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WilmerHale in Denver, CO seeks an Intellectual Property Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of post-JD experience, focusing on patent prosecution and litigation. The role involves working on biotech, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device, and digital health patents with a collaborative team.

Candidates must have a JD from an accredited law school, a Biology undergraduate degree (life sciences PhD preferred), and USPTO admission.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Undergraduate biology degree; life sciences PhD preferred.
• 3–5 years post-JD experience in both patent prosecution and litigation.
• Experience with patents in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical devices and digital health.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO and good standing in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Work on cutting-edge patent prosecution and litigation matters.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Patent litigation

Legal writing

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Biology undergraduate degree

Life sciences PhD (preferred)

Job description

WilmerHale in Denver, CO seeks an Intellectual Property Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of post-JD experience, focusing on patent prosecution and litigation. The role involves working on biotech, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device, and digital health patents with a collaborative team.

Candidates must have a JD from an accredited law school, a Biology undergraduate degree (life sciences PhD preferred), and USPTO admission.