Senior Life Sciences IP Attorney - Prosecution & Litigation

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Palo Alto seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Life Sciences Intellectual Property to handle sophisticated patent prosecution and litigation matters.

The ideal candidate has a strong life sciences background, a top-tier JD, and 3–5 years of post‑JD experience, with USPTO admission and a track record in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices, or digital health.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction in good standing.
• 3-5 years of substantive post-JD experience in patent prosecution and patent litigation.
• Undergraduate degree in Biology or related life sciences discipline.
• PhD in life sciences strongly preferred.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience with patents in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical devices, and digital health.
• Experience with patent portfolio development and management.
• Familiarity with competitive landscape analyses, patentability analyses, and IP strategy.
• Experience litigating patent matters in federal courts and/or ITC.
• Familiarity with PTAB IPR proceedings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and in a team.
• Large law firm or sophisticated IP practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in life sciences patent prosecution and litigation matters.
• Develop and manage domestic and international patent portfolios.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, competitive landscape, and IP analyses.
• Develop litigation strategies for complex patent disputes in federal courts and other forums.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Represent in IPR proceedings before the PTAB.
• Evaluate impact of post-grant proceedings on related litigation.
• Collaborate with attorneys, scientists, and experts to analyze technologies and develop strategies.
• Work with colleagues across jurisdictions to manage IP disputes.
• Advise clients on IP strategy, portfolio development, and enforcement.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Patent litigation

Life sciences background

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from top-tier law school

PhD in life sciences preferred

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. in Palo Alto seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Life Sciences Intellectual Property to handle sophisticated patent prosecution and litigation matters.

The ideal candidate has a strong life sciences background, a top-tier JD, and 3–5 years of post‑JD experience, with USPTO admission and a track record in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices, or digital health.