Bring your life sciences background to sophisticated patent matters with local and national reach. This Seattle opportunity combines U.S. and foreign patent prosecution with advisory, licensing, due diligence, and litigation-support work for life sciences clients.
The Work
- Draft and prosecute patent applications for life sciences clients, helping advance their patent matters through the application process.
- Handle U.S. and foreign patent office practice across a range of life sciences-focused projects.
- Prepare and contribute to opinion work addressing patent-related questions for clients.
- Support due diligence reviews, including analysis of patent matters in connection with client projects.
- Assist with licensing work involving life sciences intellectual property.
- Provide litigation support on patent matters, working alongside the broader legal team.
- Counsel clients on varied life sciences-focused projects and contribute to sophisticated matters with local and national scope.
What You Bring
- At least two years of patent prosecution experience; candidates with 2–4 years of experience are sought.
- Experience working with life sciences clients.
- Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
- Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office is required.
- An advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotechnical discipline.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Ability to contribute to U.S. and foreign patent office practice, opinion work, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling.
Why Consider It
Join a supportive working environment and take on sophisticated life sciences matters with both local and national reach.
The practice offers exposure to patent prosecution as well as opinions, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated salary range is $150,000–$225,000.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.