Perkins Coie LLP

Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney - Junior to Midlevel

Perkins Coie LLP$235K — $365K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of patent prosecution experience in life sciences
  • Advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotechnical discipline
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications
  • Admission to the USPTO required

Responsibilities

  • Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications
  • Conduct due diligence and patentability assessments
  • Provide client counseling on life sciences projects
  • Support litigation efforts related to patent issues
  • Engage in licensing negotiations and agreements

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • 401(k) plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Personal medical and parental leave
  • Up to ten paid Holidays
  • Family care benefits
Full Job Description
We are seeking an associate with at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience working with life sciences clients. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications and an advanced degree in a biology, chemistry or a biotechnical discipline. The position will entail U.S. and foreign patent office practice as well as opinion work, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling on a variety of life sciences focused projects. Candidates must be admitted to the USPTO. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive working environment while handling sophisticated matters at both a local and a national level. To apply, please access the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, graduate/undergraduate transcripts, and a technical writing sample. Principals only. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here. Annual Compensation Range: $235,000 to 365,000 #LI-Hybrid

About Perkins Coie LLP

Perkins Coie is an international law firm that represents clients across a wide range of industries and stages of growth—from startups to FORTUNE 50 corporations. The firm provides a full array of corporate, commercial litigation and intellectual property legal services. With more than 1,100 lawyers in 19 offices across the United States and Asia, Perkins Coie is consistently recognized as one of the leading law firms in the United States. The firm has been named to the FORTUNE Best Companies to Work For® list for 18 consecutive years.
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