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IP Senior Associate Attorney, Life Sciences (CA)

Palo Alto, CA, hybrid, $260k to $365k

Field
Intellectual property attorneys
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Pay
$260k to $365k

What you would own

  • Represent clients in sophisticated life sciences patent prosecution and litigation matters.
  • Draft and prosecute patent applications involving biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices, digital health, and related technologies.
  • Assist with the development and management of domestic and international patent portfolios.
  • Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, competitive landscape, and intellectual property analyses.
  • Develop litigation strategies for complex patent disputes in federal district courts and other forums.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other substantive litigation documents.
  • Assist with fact and expert discovery, witness preparation, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
  • Represent patent owners and challengers in inter partes review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Evaluate the potential impact of post-grant proceedings on related patent litigation.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, scientists, technical specialists, and experts to analyze complex technologies and develop effective legal strategies.
  • Work with colleagues across jurisdictions and practice areas to manage domestic and international intellectual property disputes.
  • Advise clients on intellectual property strategy, portfolio development, enforcement, and protection.

What they are looking for

  • Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team Large law firm or sophisticated intellectual property practice experience preferred.

What they offer

  • The team works with a diverse client base ranging from emerging life sciences companies to major global corporations with extensive intellectual property portfolios.
  • The group's multidisciplinary approach combines sophisticated litigation capabilities with substantial scientific and technical experience, enabling its attorneys to understand clients' innovations and the business considerations surrounding their intellectual property.
  • 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.
  • The firm offers exceptional mentorship, meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and a collaborative environment that supports professional development and long-term career growth.
  • Compensation & Benefits Competitive.

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