I.p. - Patent Prosecution Associate - Life Sciences

Fenwick & West

Silicon Valley, California, United States
Base: $235,000 - $390,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
Hybrid (in-office requirement of at least three days a week)
Uspto patent practitioner registration required
Phd or ms in life sciences field
Drafting patent applications and office action responses
Fenwick & West is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate specializing in life sciences, with a preferred background in Cellular & Molecular Biology or related fields. The role requires a motivated patent attorney with at least three years of law firm experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to manage client relationships and patent portfolios

Job Summary

  • The role involves managing client relationships and conducting prior art searches for freedom to operate analyses within a Tier 1 patent prosecution firm.
  • Candidates will draft patent applications, respond to office actions, and provide litigation support while working in a hybrid environment requiring three days in-office.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefit program including healthcare and life insurance with an anticipated salary range of $235,000 to $390,000.

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Fenwick & West is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate specializing in life sciences, with a preferred background in Cellular & Molecular Biology or related fields. The role requires a motivated patent attorney with at least three years of law firm experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to manage client relationships and patent portfolios.

Salary

Base: $235,000 - $390,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus available based on performance; Benefits: Healthcare, Life Insurance, HSA, FSA, Wellbeing

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • USPTO patent practitioner registration required
  • PhD or MS in life sciences field
  • Drafting patent applications and office action responses

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with medtech or AI devices
  • Strong client relationship management skills
  • Ability to mentor junior attorneys and agents

Key Requirements

  • At least 3 years of law firm experience preferred
  • Must be registered with the USPTO as a patent practitioner
  • Ph.D. or M.S. in Cellular & Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or Bioengineering

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