ASSOCIATEATTORNEY–LIFESCIENCESINTELLECTUALPROPERTY
IntellectualProperty,PatentProsecution&LitigationPracticeGroup
Locations:Boston,MA; Denver, CO; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; or Washington, DC
HYBRID
Ourclient,aleadinginternationallawfirm,isseekingahighlymotivatedAssociateAttorneytojoinitsnationallyrecognizedIntellectualPropertyPracticeGroupin Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto or Washington, DC .Thisisanoutstandingopportunityforanattorneywithalifesciencesbackgroundtoworkoncutting-edgepatentprosecutionandlitigationmatters involving biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices, and digital health. The successful candidate will collaborate withexperiencedintellectualpropertylitigators,patentpractitioners,andattorneyswithdeepscientificandtechnicalknowledgetoprotectandadvanceclients’mostvaluableinnovations.
CandidateProfile
- JDfromatop-tierlawschoolwithanexcellentacademicrecord
- ActiveBarAdmissionin in applicable jurisdiction ingoodstanding
- 2-4 yearsofsubstantiveexperienceinpatentprosecutionandpatentlitigation
- UndergraduatedegreeinBiologyoracloselyrelatedlifesciencesdiscipline
- PhDinalifesciencesfieldstronglypreferred
- AdmissiontopracticebeforetheUnitedStatesPatentandTrademarkOffice
- Experiencehandlingpatentsinvolvingthebiotechnology,pharmaceutical,genetherapy,medicaldevice,anddigitalhealthindustries
- Experiencewithpatentportfoliodevelopmentandmanagement
- Familiaritywithcompetitivelandscapeanalyses,patentabilityassessments,andintellectualpropertystrategy
- Experiencelitigatingpatentmattersinfederaldistrictcourtsand/orbeforetheU.S.InternationalTradeCommission
- FamiliaritywithinterpartesreviewproceedingsbeforethePatentTrialandAppealBoard
- Strongunderstandingofhowpost-grantproceedingsmayaffectpendingpatentlitigation
- Excellentwrittenandoralcommunicationskills
- Stronganalytical,technical,andproblem-solvingabilities
- Abilitytotranslatecomplexscientificconceptsintoclearandpersuasivelegalarguments
- Demonstratedabilitytoworkindependentlyandcollaborativelywithinmultidisciplinarylegalteams
- Largelawfirmorsophisticatedintellectualpropertypracticeexperiencepreferred
KeyResponsibilities
- Representclientsinsophisticatedlifesciencespatentprosecutionandlitigationmatters
- Draftandprosecutepatentapplicationsinvolvingbiotechnology,pharmaceuticals,genetherapy,medicaldevices,digitalhealth,andrelatedtechnologies
- Assist with thedevelopmentandmanagementofdomesticandinternationalpatentportfolios
- Conductpatentability,freedom-to-operate,competitivelandscape,andintellectualpropertyanalyses
- Developlitigationstrategiesforcomplexpatentdisputesinfederaldistrictcourtsandotherforums
- Draftpleadings,motions,briefs,discoveryrequests,andothersubstantivelitigationdocuments
- Assistwithfactandexpertdiscovery,witnesspreparation,depositions,hearings,andtrialpreparation
- RepresentpatentownersandchallengersininterpartesreviewproceedingsbeforethePatentTrialandAppealBoard
- Evaluatethepotentialimpactofpost-grantproceedingsonrelatedpatentlitigation
- Collaboratewithattorneys,scientists,technicalspecialists,andexpertstoanalyzecomplextechnologiesanddevelopeffectivelegalstrategies
- Workwithcolleaguesacrossjurisdictionsandpracticeareastomanagedomesticandinternationalintellectualpropertydisputes
- Advise 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
- CompetitiveSalary: Expected salary range for this position is a minimum of $260,00 and a maximum of $320,000 annually. Commensuratewithexperience,qualifications,andclassyear.
- ComprehensiveBenefitsPackage:Includesmedical,dental,vision,lifeinsurance,retirementsavingsplans,generouspaidtimeoff,parentalleavebenefits,wellnessresources,professionaldevelopmentopportunities,andadditionalemployeeperks.
ApplicationRequirements
Interestedcandidatesshouldsubmitacoverletter (indicating location),resume,andlawschool and undergraduate transcriptsforconsideration.
OurclientisanEqualOpportunityEmployer.