18 April 2026
Compensation
$235,000 – $310,000
Key requirements
JD from an accredited law school Undergraduate degree in Biology 3-5 years of post-JD experience in both patent prosecution and litigation Experience with patents in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device and digital health industries
TrendsThe role
WilmerHale seeks an IP Associate with 2-4 years of experience in patent prosecution and litigation to join its Health Law and IP practice in Palo Alto. This role is ideal for an attorney with a life sciences background looking to work on cutting-edge patent matters.
What you'll do
- Work on cutting-edge patent prosecution and litigation matters
What we're looking for
JD from an accredited law school
Undergraduate degree in Biology
3-5 years of post-JD experience in both patent prosecution and litigation
Experience with patents in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device and digital health industries
Knowledge of patent portfolio management and development, competitive landscape analyses, and patentability
Admission to practice before the USPTO
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based (MA, NY, CA, CO or DC)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Life sciences PhD is strongly preferred· nice to have
Hiring contacts
MW
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IP Associate - Life Sciences
WilmerHale · Palo Alto · $235,000 – $310,000
Palo Alto · $235,000 – $310,000