Job Description Summary:
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).
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Benefits and Compensation Details:
At Fenwick 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 benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare Life Insurance Health Savings Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellbeing.
The anticipated range for this position is:
$235000 - $310000Depending on the role the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors including without limitation the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and if applicable the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.
Required Experience:
IC
Go West, young lawyer. General practice law firm Fenwick & West offers services to national and international high-tech and life sciences clients, with specializations in corporate law (venture capital, mergers, IPOs), intellectual property, domestic and international tax law, and lit ... View more