IP Senior Associate Attorney - Life Sciences (CA)

ASSOCIATEATTORNEY–LIFESCIENCESINTELLECTUALPROPERTYIntellectualProperty,PatentProsecution&LitigationPracticeGroupLocation: Palo Alto, CA; HYBRIDOurclient,aleadinginternationallawfirm,isseekingahighlymotivatedSeniorAssociateAttorneytojoinitsthrivingIntellectualPropertyPracticeGroupinPaloAlto.Thisisanoutstandingopportunityforanattorneywithastronglifesciencesbackgroundtoworkonsophisticatedpatentprosecutionandlitigationmatters involving biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, genetherapy,medicaldevices,anddigitalhealth.Thesuccessfulcandidatewillcollaboratewithexperiencedintellectualpropertyattorneysandtechnicalprofessionalstoprotect,develop,andenforceclients’mostvaluableinnovations.CandidateProfileJDfromatop-tierlawschoolwithanexcellentacademicrecordActiveBarAdmissionin in applicable jurisdiction ingoodstanding3-5yearsof substantive post-JD experience in patent prosecution and patent litigationUndergraduatedegreeinBiologyoracloselyrelatedlifesciencesdisciplinePhDinalifesciencesfieldstronglypreferredAdmissiontopracticebeforetheUnitedStatesPatentandTrademarkOfficeExperiencehandlingpatentsinvolvingthebiotechnology,pharmaceutical,genetherapy,medicaldevice,anddigitalhealthindustriesExperiencewithpatentportfoliodevelopmentandmanagementFamiliaritywithcompetitivelandscapeanalyses,patentabilityassessments,andintellectualpropertystrategyExperiencelitigatingpatentmattersinfederaldistrictcourtsand/orbeforetheU.S.InternationalTradeCommissionFamiliaritywithinterpartesreviewproceedingsbeforethePatentTrialandAppealBoardStrongunderstandingofhowpost-grantproceedingsmayaffectpendingpatentlitigationExcellentwrittenandoralcommunicationskillsStronganalytical,technical,andproblem-solvingabilitiesDemonstratedabilitytomanagemultiplesophisticatedmatterswithexceptionalattentiontodetailAbilitytoworkeffectivelybothindependentlyandaspartofacollaborative,multidisciplinaryteamLargelawfirmorsophisticatedintellectualpropertypracticeexperiencepreferredKeyResponsibilitiesRepresentclientsinsophisticatedlifesciencespatentprosecutionandlitigationmattersDraftandprosecutepatentapplicationsinvolvingbiotechnology,pharmaceuticals,genetherapy,medicaldevices,digitalhealth,andrelatedtechnologiesAssist with thedevelopmentandmanagementofdomesticandinternationalpatentportfoliosConductpatentability,freedom-to-operate,competitivelandscape,andintellectualpropertyanalysesDeveloplitigationstrategiesforcomplexpatentdisputesinfederaldistrictcourtsandotherforumsDraftpleadings,motions,briefs,discoveryrequests,andothersubstantivelitigationdocumentsAssistwithfactandexpertdiscovery,witnesspreparation,depositions,hearings,andtrialpreparationRepresentpatentownersandchallengersininterpartesreviewproceedingsbeforethePatentTrialandAppealBoardEvaluatethepotentialimpactofpost-grantproceedingsonrelatedpatentlitigationCollaboratewithattorneys,scientists,technicalspecialists,andexpertstoanalyzecomplextechnologiesanddevelopeffectivelegalstrategiesWorkwithcolleaguesacrossjurisdictionsandpracticeareastomanagedomesticandinternationalintellectualpropertydisputesAdvise clientsonintellectualpropertystrategy,portfoliodevelopment,enforcement,andprotectionWhyJoinUs?This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognized intellectual property practicethatrepresentsclientsincomplexpatentdisputes,prosecutionmatters,andpost-grantproceedings.Theteamworkswithadiverseclientbaserangingfromemerginglifesciencescompaniestomajorglobalcorporationswithextensiveintellectualpropertyportfolios.Attorneys in this practice handle matters in prominent patent jurisdictions throughout the United States, as well as proceedings before the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and federal appellate courts. The group’s multidisciplinaryapproachcombinessophisticatedlitigationcapabilitieswithsubstantialscientificandtechnicalexperience,enablingitsattorneystounderstandclients’innovationsandthebusinessconsiderationssurroundingtheirintellectualproperty.You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators, patent practitioners, and attorneys with advanced scientific backgrounds on challenging and commercially significant matters.Thefirmoffersexceptionalmentorship,meaningfulresponsibility,directclientexposure,andacollaborativeenvironmentthatsupportsprofessionaldevelopmentandlong-termcareergrowth.Compensation&BenefitsCompetitiveSalary:Commensuratewithexperience,qualifications,andclassyear.ComprehensiveBenefitsPackage:Includesmedical,dental,vision,lifeinsurance,retirementsavingsplans,generouspaidtimeoff,parentalleavebenefits,wellnessresources,professionaldevelopmentopportunities,andadditionalemployeeperks.ApplicationRequirementsInterestedcandidatesshouldsubmitacoverletter,resume,lawschooltranscript,andundergraduateandgraduateschooltranscriptsforconsideration.OurclientisanEqualOpportunityEmployer.