IP Associate - Life Sciences
Wilmer•Boston, MA
•Hybrid
About The Position
WilmerHale is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to join our thriving IP practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge patent prosecution and litigation matters with a team of experienced attorneys. This role can be based in our Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto or Washington, DC office. Please submit your law school, undergraduate and graduate school transcripts.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Undergraduate degree in Biology.
- Admission to practice before the USPTO.
- Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based (MA, NY, CA, CO or DC).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Nice To Haves
- A life sciences PhD is strongly preferred.
- Experience with patents in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device and digital health industries.
- Knowledge of patent portfolio management and development, competitive landscape analyses, and patentability.
Responsibilities
- Patent prosecution
- Patent litigation
Benefits
- Highly competitive total compensation package— base salary, bonus and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
