Job Overview:

A law firm in New York City is seeking a highly qualified Biotech Technology Specialist or Patent Agent with a Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or immunology. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and prosecuting patent applications, focusing on areas such as molecular biology, immunology, immunooncology, genetics, and agricultural biotechnology. Strong academic credentials, exceptional communication skills, and relevant experience in the biotech sector are essential for this role.

Duties:

• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of biotech-related inventions and technologies.
• Collaborate with inventors, researchers, and legal teams to gather pertinent information for patent applications.
• Draft and prepare high-quality patent applications, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
• Communicate effectively with patent examiners and attorneys during the patent prosecution process.
• Stay updated on current developments in biotech, molecular biology, and related fields to enhance patent expertise.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients regarding patent strategies, infringement matters, and portfolio management.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or immunology.
• Strong academic credentials with a focus on biotech-related subjects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, preferably in molecular biology, immunology, immunooncology, genetics, or agricultural biotechnology.
• Knowledge of patent laws and regulations relevant to biotech technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Patent Agent registration (preferred).

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of biotech-related inventions and technologies.
• Proficient in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills for assessing patentability and infringement issues.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.

Job Location:

New York City, NY.

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.