Required to possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry and experience with sophisticated technologies in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related disciplines, with an interest in complex intellectual property and patent litigation involving life sciences technologies.
Work includes conducting technical and legal analyses of patents, scientific literature, and prior art to support litigation strategy.
Responsibilities include working with clients, scientific experts, and technical consultants on complex life sciences matters.
Assisting with the development of litigation strategy and case preparation, as well as drafting and reviewing legal briefs, motions, discovery materials, and other case-related filings.
Assisting with patent litigation matters in U.S. district courts and proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Junior to Senior IP & Patent Litigation Life Sciences Associate

1+ PQE

Venable LLP

1+ PQE

Salary

$215,000 - $355,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Intellectual Property · Life Sciences · Patent Litigation

Locations

District of Columbia · New York City

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Overview

Required to possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry and experience with sophisticated technologies in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related disciplines, with an interest in complex intellectual property and patent litigation involving life sciences technologies.
Work includes conducting technical and legal analyses of patents, scientific literature, and prior art to support litigation strategy.
Responsibilities include working with clients, scientific experts, and technical consultants on complex life sciences matters.
Assisting with the development of litigation strategy and case preparation, as well as drafting and reviewing legal briefs, motions, discovery materials, and other case-related filings.
Assisting with patent litigation matters in U.S. district courts and proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

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Last updated: August 25, 2026