Fenwick & West
I.P. - Patent Agent
Fenwick & West, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Job Description Summary:Fenwick & West has been a leader in technology and life sciences law since 1972. One reason for its success is its Patents & Emerging Technologies Group, which is consistently ranked among the top patent practices in a general practice law firm in both the U.S. and internationally. The Patents & Emerging Technologies Group has deep expertise in technology and life sciences. Our patent attorneys all hold technical degrees-many having Masters or Ph.D. degrees and many having substantial work experience before becoming lawyers. We have been further enhancing our technical expertise and depth through a patent agent and technical advisor program. Our patent agents and technical advisors have outstanding technical backgrounds and an interest in working in the area of patent law. Our patent agents and technical advisors focus on patent prosecution, although they also assist with litigation and corporate matters that require technical assistance. In addition, our patent agents and technical advisors are also eligible to participate in our tuition reimbursement program for law school.
Job Description:
Presently, we are seeking candidates with two (2) to ten (10) years of patent prosecution experience. This opening is for our Silicon Valley office. The ideal candidate has experience as a primary contact for start-up clients. Candidates should have degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or Physics, or equivalent experience, preferably M.S. or higher. Candidates should have passed the patent bar and have superior technological background and academic credentials and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
To apply, please complete our online application and upload a cover letter, resume, graduate transcript/s (if applicable), undergraduate transcript, and a writing sample.
By applying to this job requisition, you are applying to the
Silicon Valley office
only.
Agency recruiters: please submit separately via your agency's Workday portal.
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Benefits and Compensation Details:
At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.
The anticipated range for this position is:$112,500 - 250,000 USD
Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.
Job Description:
Presently, we are seeking candidates with two (2) to ten (10) years of patent prosecution experience. This opening is for our Silicon Valley office. The ideal candidate has experience as a primary contact for start-up clients. Candidates should have degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or Physics, or equivalent experience, preferably M.S. or higher. Candidates should have passed the patent bar and have superior technological background and academic credentials and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
To apply, please complete our online application and upload a cover letter, resume, graduate transcript/s (if applicable), undergraduate transcript, and a writing sample.
By applying to this job requisition, you are applying to the
Silicon Valley office
only.
Agency recruiters: please submit separately via your agency's Workday portal.
#LI-HYBRID
Benefits and Compensation Details:
At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.
The anticipated range for this position is:$112,500 - 250,000 USD
Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.