Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property Litigation
RemoteUnited States
United StatesRemoteFull TimeSenior LevelSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelSmall
Job Summary
Manage U.S. and international patent disputes in judicial and administrative tribunals, driving case strategies for infringement, validity, and enforceability positions. Lead hands-on involvement in witness interviews, discovery, motion and brief drafting, trial preparation, and participation at trial and on appeal. Develop and counsel internal teams on intellectual property strategies for Amgen's biotechnology research and business endeavors. Requires 15-20% domestic and global travel, with a preference for a Thousand Oaks, California base or remote US location.
Required Qualifications
- J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school
- admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
- four (4) years of experience practicing Intellectual Property law
- 15% – 20% domestic and global travel
- ability to work client group hours as needed
- Degree in the sciences
- working understanding of molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, cellular biology, protein chemistry or the like
- Seven (7) years of experience litigating U.S. patent disputes in federal and/or administrative courts
- 4+ years of which involved biotechnology-related matters
- Trial experience (bench or jury)
- U.S. biosimilar litigation experience
- Demonstrated management and leadership skills (including law firm or corporate experience having managed others) combined with a strong client service focus
- Excellent analytic, legal drafting, and oral and written communication skills
- Some exposure to foreign adversarial proceedings (patent or SPC enforcement proceedings, nullity actions, PMNOC proceedings, oppositions, biosimilar litigation, etc.)
- Ability to work independently and in teams, work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects
- Working with experts on scientific and remedies related issues
- Negotiating and drafting confidential disclosure agreements, protective orders and settlement agreements and participating in mediations
- USPTO registration
Desired Qualifications
- It is preferred that this role be based in Thousand Oaks, California
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