IP Senior Associate Attorney - Life Sciences (CA)

Location: Palo Alto, CA; HYBRIDOurclient, aleadinginternationallawfirm, isseekingahighlymotivated SeniorAssociateAttorneytojoinitsthrivingIntellectualPropertyPracticeGroupinPaloAlto. Thisisanoutstandingopportunityforanattorneywithastronglifesciencesbackgroundtoworkonsophisticatedpatentprosecutionandlitigationmatters involving biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, genetherapy, medicaldevices, anddigitalhealth. Thesuccessfulcandidatewillcollaboratewithexperiencedintellectualpropertyattorneysandtechnicalprofessionalstoprotect, develop, andenforceclients'mostvaluableinnovations. Candidate ProfileJDfromatop-tierlawschoolwithanexcellentacademicrecord ActiveBarAdmissionin in applicable jurisdiction ingoodstanding3-5yearsof substantive post-JD experience in patent prosecution and patent litigation UndergraduatedegreeinBiologyoracloselyrelatedlifesciencesdisciplinePhDinalifesciencesfieldstronglypreferredAdmissiontopracticebeforetheUnitedStatesPatentandTrademarkOfficeExperiencehandlingpatentsinvolvingthebiotechnology, pharmaceutical, genetherapy, medicaldevice, anddigitalhealthindustries ExperiencewithpatentportfoliodevelopmentandmanagementFamiliaritywithcompetitivelandscapeanalyses, patentabilityassessments, andintellectualpropertystrategy Experiencelitigatingpatentmattersinfederaldistrictcourtsand/orbeforetheU.S.International TradeCommissionFamiliaritywithinterpartesreviewproceedingsbeforethePatentTrialandAppealBoardStrongunderstandingofhowpost-grantproceedingsmayaffectpendingpatentlitigation ExcellentwrittenandoralcommunicationskillsStronganalytical, technical, andproblem-solvingabilities DemonstratedabilitytomanagemultiplesophisticatedmatterswithexceptionalattentiontodetailAbilitytoworkeffectivelybothindependentlyandaspartofacollaborative, multidisciplinaryteam LargelawfirmorsophisticatedintellectualpropertypracticeexperiencepreferredKeyResponsibilitiesRepresentclientsinsophisticatedlifesciencespatentprosecutionandlitigationmattersDraftandprosecutepatentapplicationsinvolvingbiotechnology, pharmaceuticals, genetherapy, medicaldevices, digitalhealth, andrelatedtechnologies Assist with thedevelopmentandmanagementofdomesticandinternationalpatentportfolios Conductpatentability, freedom-to-operate, competitivelandscape, andintellectualpropertyanalyses DeveloplitigationstrategiesforcomplexpatentdisputesinfederaldistrictcourtsandotherforumsDraftpleadings, motions, briefs, discoveryrequests, andothersubstantivelitigationdocuments Assistwithfactandexpertdiscovery, witnesspreparation, depositions, hearings, andtrialpreparation RepresentpatentownersandchallengersininterpartesreviewproceedingsbeforethePatentTrialandAppealBoardEvaluatethepotentialimpactofpost-grantproceedingsonrelatedpatentlitigation Collaboratewithattorneys, scientists, technicalspecialists, andexpertstoanalyzecomplextechnologiesanddevelopeffectivelegalstrategies WorkwithcolleaguesacrossjurisdictionsandpracticeareastomanagedomesticandinternationalintellectualpropertydisputesAdvise clientsonintellectualpropertystrategy, portfoliodevelopment, enforcement, andprotection WhyJoinUs? 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&Benefits Competitive

Salary: Commensuratewithexperience, qualifications, andclassyear.

Comprehensive: BenefitsPackage: Includesmedical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, retirementsavingsplans, generouspaidtimeoff, parentalleavebenefits, wellnessresources, professionaldevelopmentopportunities, andadditionalemployeeperks. Application

Requirements: Interestedcandidatesshouldsubmitacoverletter, resume, lawschooltranscript, andundergraduateandgraduateschooltranscriptsforconsideration.

Ourclientisan: EqualOpportunityEmployer.