I.P. - Patent Prosecution Associate - Life Sciences

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Fenwick & West: Patent Prosecution Associate - Life Sciences

Fenwick & West is a leading law firm offering a full range of legal services to some of the world’s most recognized companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. Our nationally recognized Patent Group was recently named the Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property (Nationwide 2023 & 2022), ranked as a Tier 1 Patent Prosecution Firm in California by Chambers USA (2022), named as Highly Recommended for Patent Prosecution in California by IAM Patent 1000 (2022), and is consistently recognized as a leading patent prosecution practice by The Legal 500, including receiving the Highest Tier Nationally for Patent Prosecution (2022).

We are seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate with at least one year of legal practice experience, preferably at a law firm, for our life sciences practice in either our Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, or Washington . office.

Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with patent prosecution matters in the life sciences field
- Draft patent applications and respond to office actions
- Prepare and file applications with the USPTO
- Prepare and file applications with foreign patent offices
- Research and analyze technical and legal issues
- Conduct patent due diligence
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients

Qualifications:
- Member of the California, Washington State, New York, or Washington . Bar
- PhD (or MD) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, oncology or a related field
- Post-doctoral experience is desirable but not required
- USPTO registration number
- Superior academic credentials
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills

Benefits and Compensation:
Fenwick & West offers a comprehensive benefits package and discretionary bonus program to eligible employees. The anticipated range for this position is: $225,000 - $370,000.

How to Apply:
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.

Fenwick & West is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment and requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to enter any of its offices or attend any Firm-sponsored off-site gatherings. Written proof of full vaccination will be required as a condition of employment.


Fenwick & West: Patent Prosecution Associate - Life Sciences

Fenwick & West is a leading law firm offering a full range of legal services to some of the world’s most recognized companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. Our nationally recognized Patent Group was recently named the Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property (Nationwide 2023 & 2022), ranked as a Tier 1 Patent Prosecution Firm in California by Chambers USA (2022), named as Highly Recommended for Patent Prosecution in California by IAM Patent 1000 (2022), and is consistently recognized as a leading patent prosecution practice by The Legal 500, including receiving the Highest Tier Nationally for Patent Prosecution (2022).

We are seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate with at least one year of legal practice experience, preferably at a law firm, for our life sciences practice in either our Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, or Washington . office.

Job Responsibilities:
• Assist with patent prosecution matters in the life sciences field
• Draft patent applications and respond to office actions
• Prepare and file applications with the USPTO
• Prepare and file applications with foreign patent offices
• Research and analyze technical and legal issues
• Conduct patent due diligence
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients

Qualifications:
• Member of the California, Washington State, New York, or Washington . Bar
• PhD (or MD) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, oncology or a related field
• Post-doctoral experience is desirable but not required
• USPTO registration number
• Superior academic credentials
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills

Benefits and Compensation:
At Fenwick & West, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefits package and discretionary bonus program. The anticipated range for this position is: $225,000 - $370,000.

How to Apply:
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.

COVID Vaccine Policy:
Fenwick & West requires all

Yes

Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Wellbeing

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Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Oncology

Law school, undergraduate, and graduate transcripts

Complete 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).

Qualification and Experience PhD (or MD) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, oncology or a related field. Post-doctoral experience is desirable but not required. Member of the California, Washington State, New York, or Washington D.C. Bar required (admission to the Bar in the jurisdiction where the work is being performed is required). A USPTO registration number, superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.

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