I.P. Patent Prosecution Associate Life Sciences

We are seeking an experienced patent attorney for our life sciences patent practice in our Silicon Valley Boston New York or Washington DC offices. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of law firm experience though a candidate with fewer years of experience could also be a fit. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. (or M.S. with research experience) in Cellular & Molecular Biology Immunology Genetics Biochemistry Bioengineering or a related field to join our busy life sciences patent prosecution and counseling practice as a patent attorney. Some experience with medtech AI and/or medical/biotech devices is also a plus. Duties include but are not limited to: manage client relationships and client patent portfolios; conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses; counseling; litigation support; conduct IP due diligence for financings and corporate deals; draft patent applications and responses to office actions; train and mentor junior patent agents and attorneys; and participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO. Must have superb technical written and verbal communication skills. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology is required. The individual must possess initiative be a fast learner and work well on disparate teams. Must be registered with the USPTO as a patent practitioner. This is a full-time position with in-office requirements of at least three days a week.

To apply the candidate must complete our online application and include a cover letter resume full academic transcripts (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. Except as otherwise required by law temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

The anticipated range for this position is:

Depending 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.