IP Associate - Life Sciences
Wilmer•Palo Alto, CA
•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. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of post-JD experience with a strong focus on both patent prosecution and litigation.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Undergraduate degree in Biology.
- 3-5 years of post-JD experience in both patent prosecution and litigation.
- 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.
- 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.
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
