Mid-level Intellectual Property - Life Sciences Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Mid-level Intellectual Property - Life Sciences Associate Attorney for their San Francisco office. The role entails patent prosecution within a biotechnology practice, with a focus on life sciences technology areas. Here's a comprehensive outline of the responsibilities, requirements, qualifications, and benefits associated with this position:

Job Overview:

The Mid-level Intellectual Property - Life Sciences Associate Attorney will primarily handle patent prosecution in the biotechnology sector, leveraging expertise in life sciences technology areas. This position requires membership in the Patent Bar (USPTO Registration Number) and 1-5 years of patent prosecution experience.

Duties:

• Conducting patent prosecution and drafting patent applications related to life sciences technologies.
• Providing legal counsel and support on intellectual property matters, including patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate analyses, and due diligence reviews.
• Managing client relationships and communication regarding intellectual property strategies and portfolio management.
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support client initiatives and litigation efforts in the life sciences field.
• Collaborating with other attorneys and stakeholders within the firm to deliver comprehensive legal services to clients.

Requirements:

• Patent Bar membership (USPTO Registration Number) is mandatory.
• 1-5 years of patent prosecution experience in a biotechnology practice.
• Preferably holds an advanced degree (Ph.D.) in a life sciences technology area.
• Thorough understanding of intellectual property laws and regulations, especially related to patent prosecution in the life sciences industry.

Education & Certifications:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in a life sciences technology area (e.g., molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, cell biology).
• Patent Bar membership (USPTO Registration Number).

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent prosecution and drafting patent applications.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Proficient in legal research and analysis.
• Client management and relationship-building skills.

Benefits offered:

• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, including 401(k) eligibility.
• Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave, dependent on the position offered.

This large law firm opened with a labor and leveraged-leasing practice and quickly built a substantial corporate and litigation practice. Today, the firm focuses its practice on business and finance, investment management, litigation, labor and employment, real estate and environmental issues. Attorneys at the firm enjoy a faily casual, though conservative, environment where partners tend to be collegial and offer excellent formal and informal training programs. In addition to recieving fair market salaries, associates at the firm have the opportunity to participate in award winning pro bono work.