I.P. - Patent Prosecution Associate

Fenwick & West LLP•Seattle, NY

1d•$235,000 - $310,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fenwick & West has been a leader in technology and life sciences law since 1972. We have offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle, Santa Monica, New York, and Boston. One reason for its success is its Patent Group, which is consistently ranked among the top patent practices in a general practice law firm in both the U.S. and internationally. The Patent Group has deep expertise in technology and life sciences. Job Description: Fenwick is seeking Patent Prosecution Associates with two to four years of experience as a patent associate. Candidates should have an electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, data science, or physics background or equivalent experience. A USPTO registration number, superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills are a must. This position may be located in our Silicon Valley (preferred), Boston, New York, or Seattle offices. Admission to the Bar in the jurisdiction where the work is being performed is required. Candidates should be a member of (or eligible to be a member of) the bar of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, full academic transcripts (law school, undergraduate, and graduate transcripts), and two writing samples ((1) an application drafted by the candidate, and (2) an office action response with persuasive argument drafted by the candidate). Agency recruiters: please submit separately via your agency's Workday portal. #LI-HYBRID

Requirements

two to four years of experience as a patent associate
electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, data science, or physics background or equivalent experience
USPTO registration number
superior academic credentials
excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Admission to the Bar in the jurisdiction where the work is being performed is required
member of (or eligible to be a member of) the bar of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
cover letter
resume
full academic transcripts (law school, undergraduate, and graduate transcripts)
two writing samples ((1) an application drafted by the candidate, and (2) an office action response with persuasive argument drafted by the candidate)