Patent Agents

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With our unique client base of innovators in the life sciences and technology industries, our patents and innovations group is critically important to the firm’s long-term success.

And patent agents are a key part of that success.

Bringing critical scientific expertise and USPTO experience to our patents and innovations team, patent agents are integral to some of our most exciting technology work. Because they are in constant demand, patent agents make up almost 40 percent of our patents and innovations group’s headcount, and their continued professional development and advancement are a high priority for the firm.

Join Our Team

Patent Agent – Engineering

Office:
Multiple locations
Practice:
Patents and Innovations (Counseling and Prosecution)

The Patents and Innovations Group at Wilson Sonsini has an opening for an IP specialist or patent agent with backgrounds in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials sciences, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), or related disciplines. A demonstrable interest in the life sciences either from industry or educational experience is strongly preferred. Advanced degrees are required, and prior patent agent, law firm, or industry experience is a plus.

Patent Agent – Life Sciences

Office:
Multiple locations
Practice:
Patents and Innovations (Counseling and Prosecution)

An IP specialist and patent agent candidate should be a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, collaborative and intellectually curious scientist with an advanced degree in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioengineering, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, biophysics, or digital health focused disciplines. Advanced degrees are required, and prior patent agent, law firm, or industry experience is a plus.

More Opportunities

If you would like to submit an application to Wilson Sonsini, but do not see an active posting for the office or practice you are interested in, please apply here.

Did you know?

There are more than 20 participants in Wilson Sonsini’s Patent Agent Law School Program (PALS) at any given time.

Learn More About the PALS Program
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Lori P. Westin
Partner
Patents and Innovations (Counseling and Prosecution)
San Diego

Patent agents are our lifeblood in the firm and especially in our patents and innovations group. Not only do they come in and they bring in new scientific expertise, they also help us to be able to do the work that we can in order to service our small clients, our entrepreneurial clients. 

At other firms, patent agents usually stay in the background. But not at this firm. We put them front and center before clients.

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