Job Overview

A law firm in New York City is currently seeking a dynamic and qualified Biotech Patent Associate Attorney with a Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or immunology. The ideal candidate should possess 0-3 years of patent prosecution experience, strong academic credentials, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications in specialized areas such as molecular biology, immunology, immunooncology, genetics, and agricultural biotechnology.

Duties

• Conducting in-depth analysis and research in biotechnology, specifically molecular biology, immunology, immunooncology, genetics, and agricultural biotechnology.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications to secure intellectual property rights for clients.
• Collaborating with inventors, scientists, and clients to understand and assess the technical aspects of inventions.
• Managing patent portfolios and providing strategic advice on intellectual property matters.
• Conducting patentability searches and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Participating in legal proceedings related to patent disputes or litigation.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or immunology.
• 0-3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Strong academic credentials, demonstrating excellence in relevant scientific disciplines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with inventors, clients, and legal teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of patent laws and regulations, particularly in biotechnology.

Education

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or immunology.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the state of New York (or eligibility to become admitted).

Skills

• Proficiency in patent prosecution processes.
• In-depth knowledge of molecular biology, immunology, immunooncology, genetics, and agricultural biotechnology.
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to adapt to evolving legal and scientific landscapes.
• Proficient in relevant software and databases for patent research and documentation.

With offices in Boston, New York, Paris, and Washington, D.C, this law firm has been practicing for seven decades. Representing public and private clients, the lawyers of this firm have experience in a wide range of disputes and transactions. With over 250 lawyers, this firm takes pride in the creativity brought to their clients. This firm claims to stand out from other firms because of their insight, creativity, innovation, size, responsiveness, loyalty, and diversity. This firm was named by clients in the Corporate Counsel magazine as the Go-to-Firm in intellectual property and technology.