Patent Agent

A law firm is seeking a highly skilled Patent Agent to join their New York City, NY office. The successful candidate will possess a strong technical background in biological or pharmaceutical sciences, substantial experience in patent prosecution, and a proven ability to conduct detailed analyses for patentability and freedom to operate. The role involves managing patent preparation, prosecution, and counseling, and requires excellent communication skills and a solid academic background.

Duties:

• Conduct thorough prior art searches to assess patentability and freedom to operate.
• Analyze patents and scientific literature to assist with patent preparation and prosecution.
• Prepare and file patent applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Collaborate with attorneys to develop and implement patent strategies.
• Provide technical expertise and support in the biological or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Review patent claims, technical documents, and scientific research.
• Stay updated on patent law developments and advances in relevant scientific fields.

Requirements:

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Ph.D. or M.S. in cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology, or a related technical field; or chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacy, or an equivalent discipline.
• A technical background in biological or pharmaceutical sciences is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Broad technical knowledge with experience in conducting prior art searches and patent analysis.
• Excellent academic record.

Education:

• Ph.D. or M.S. in a relevant technical field such as cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology, chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacy, or an equivalent discipline.

Certifications:

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex scientific and technical information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in patent preparation, prosecution, and counseling.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a legal team.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.

The New York law office entered the legal market eight years ago. Sixty practiced attorneys are employed at the New York office. Areas of concentration include finance; general-real estate, bankruptcy-restructurings, corporate-securities, and litigation. Practice industries are varied. Banking-finance, real estate, technology, aviation, and energy-renewables are some of their sectors.