Patent Agent/Patent Engineer

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Patent Agent/Patent Engineer with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will possess a 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. A technical background in biological sciences or pharmaceutical sciences is preferred. The candidate should have broad technical knowledge, experience in conducting prior art searches, and proficiency in patent preparation and prosecution. Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct prior art searches to assess patentability and freedom to operate.
• Analyze patents and scientific papers to support patent preparation and prosecution.
• Assist with drafting and filing patent applications.
• Provide technical expertise in the fields of biological sciences or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Collaborate with attorneys to develop patent strategies and provide technical insights.
• Conduct patentability assessments and freedom to operate analyses.
• Support patent prosecution efforts, including responding to office actions and other correspondence with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Keep abreast of advancements in relevant scientific and technical fields.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or M.S. in cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology, chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacy, or a related technical field.
• Technical background in biological sciences or pharmaceutical sciences preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Experience conducting prior art searches and performing patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Education:

• Ph.D. or M.S. in a relevant technical field.

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Broad technical knowledge in biological sciences or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Strong experience with patent prosecution processes.
• Excellent academic record.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex scientific and technical information.
• Strong organizational and research skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with legal and technical teams.

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.