Job Opportunities: Patent Agent positions with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, multiple offices across the US
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is hiring across multiple offices in the U.S. for our patent agent roles. They are looking for talented life sciences focused PhD students and postdoc researchers interested in entry level roles in patent law.
Also, attached are informational flyers on our patent agent careers and patent agent law school tuition reimbursement program.
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Select Current Open Positions:
Beijing IP Specialist:
We currently have openings for attorneys or IP Specialists in China with at least a masters level degree in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, or similar life sciences field. An exposure to a wide array of technologies is strongly preferred. Candidates must have a license to practice before State Intellectual Property Office (“SIPO”) and at least 3 years of experience in patent prosecution. Experience in appeal and invalidation proceedings is strongly preferred. Candidates must be fluent in both English and Mandarin with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages. We will consider candidates who are attorneys or patent agents. Responsibilities include working with the firm’s clients and counsel in all aspects of the patent practice, including assisting in evaluating invention disclosures, drafting patent specifications and claims, preparing and prosecuting applications, and working on proceedings in the State Intellectual Property Office.
Boston Patent Agent:
The Boston office currently has an opening for a patent agent with an advanced degree to work in the firm’s life sciences patent group. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, superior academic credentials, with backgrounds in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, chemical engineering, organic synthetic chemistry, organic chemistry, or genetics. Previous law firm or industry experience and current patent bar membership is preferred; candidates with strong scientific backgrounds who have not passed the patent bar exam will be considered. Responsibilities include working with the firm’s clients and counsel in all aspects of the patent practice, including in evaluating invention disclosures, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and working on proceedings in the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Relocation not available. Search firm submissions not accepted.
The Boston office currently has an opening for a patent agent with an advanced degree to work in the firm’s life sciences patent group. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, superior academic credentials, with backgrounds in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, chemical engineering, organic synthetic chemistry, organic chemistry, or genetics. Previous law firm or industry experience and current patent bar membership is preferred; candidates with strong scientific backgrounds who have not passed the patent bar exam will be considered. Responsibilities include working with the firm’s clients and counsel in all aspects of the patent practice, including in evaluating invention disclosures, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and working on proceedings in the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Relocation not available. Search firm submissions not accepted.
New York Patent Agent:
The New York office currently has an opening for a patent agent with an advanced degree to work in the firm’s life sciences patent group. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, superior academic credentials, with backgrounds in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, organic synthetic chemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, immunology, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or digital health focused disciplines. Previous law firm or industry experience and current patent bar membership is preferred; candidates with strong scientific backgrounds who have not passed the patent bar exam will be considered. Responsibilities include working with the firm’s clients and counsel in all aspects of the patent practice, including in evaluating invention disclosures, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and working on proceedings in the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Relocation not available. Search firm submissions not accepted.
The New York office currently has an opening for a patent agent with an advanced degree to work in the firm’s life sciences patent group. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, superior academic credentials, with backgrounds in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, organic synthetic chemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, immunology, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or digital health focused disciplines. Previous law firm or industry experience and current patent bar membership is preferred; candidates with strong scientific backgrounds who have not passed the patent bar exam will be considered. Responsibilities include working with the firm’s clients and counsel in all aspects of the patent practice, including in evaluating invention disclosures, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and working on proceedings in the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Relocation not available. Search firm submissions not accepted.
Palo Alto Patent Agent:
The Palo Alto office currently has an opening for a patent agent with an advanced degree to work in the firm’s life sciences patent group. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, superior academic credentials, with backgrounds in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, organic synthetic chemistry, genetics, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or digital health focused disciplines. Previous law firm or industry experience and current patent bar membership is preferred; candidates with strong scientific backgrounds who have not passed the patent bar exam will be considered. Responsibilities include working with the firm’s clients and counsel in all aspects of the patent practice, including in evaluating invention disclosures, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and working on proceedings in the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Relocation not available. Search firm submissions not accepted.
Patent Agent:
Wilson Sonsini, in all offices, currently has an opening for a patent agent with an advanced degree, or 3+ years of industry experience, in medicinal chemistry or synthetic organic chemistry to work in the firm’s life sciences patent group. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, superior academic credentials, with backgrounds in one of the following fields: natural products synthesis, design and synthesis of small molecule drugs, development of synthetic organic methodologies, and SAR analysis of drug candidates. Previous law firm or industry experience and current patent bar membership is preferred; candidates with strong scientific backgrounds who have not passed the patent bar exam will be considered. Responsibilities include working with the firm’s clients and counsel in all aspects of the patent practice, including in evaluating invention disclosures, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and working on proceedings in the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Relocation not available. Search firm submissions not accepted.
The compensation range and benefits for this role are described below.
- Salary range of $145,000 – $210,000, based on step level.
- Discretionary merit bonuses may also be awarded.
- Our benefits include: Work-from-home setup allowance; Monthly wellness reimbursements; 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling; Vacation with billable hour credit; Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26; Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing; Paid parental leave; Parenting support concierge and telemedicine; Parents and caregivers resource group; Career coaching for working parents; In-home and center-based back-up childcare; Tutoring and college coach for older children; Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution; Flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; Pretax commuter and parking benefits; Basic and supplemental life insurance; Short and long-term disability; Voluntary long term care insurance; Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance; Relocation assistance; Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.
San Fransicsco Patent Agent:
The San Francisco – SOMA office currently has an opening for a patent agent with an advanced degree to work in the firm’s life sciences patent group. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, superior academic credentials, with backgrounds in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, organic synthetic chemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, immunology, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or digital health focused disciplines. Previous law firm or industry experience and current patent bar membership is preferred; candidates with strong scientific backgrounds who have not passed the patent bar exam will be considered. Responsibilities include working with the firm’s clients and counsel in all aspects of the patent practice, including in evaluating invention disclosures, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and working on proceedings in the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Relocation not available. Search firm submissions not accepted.
Washington DC Patent Agent:
The Washington, D.C. office currently has an opening for a patent agent with an advanced degree to work in the firm’s life sciences patent group. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, superior academic credentials, with backgrounds in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, organic synthetic chemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, immunology, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or digital health focused disciplines. Previous law firm or industry experience is preferred and current patent bar membership is required. Responsibilities include working with the firm’s clients and counsel in all aspects of the patent practice, including in evaluating invention disclosures, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and working on proceedings in the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Relocation not available. Search firm submissions not accepted.