Job Overview:
A law firm seeks a technology advisor or patent agent for their life sciences patent practice in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.D. with research experience in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related field to join their patent prosecution and counseling practice.
Duties:
Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
Analyze patents and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
Participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO.
Requirements:
Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology.
Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others.
Registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam.
Education Ph.D. or M.D. with research experience in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or related field.
Certifications:
Registered USPTO patent agent or eligibility for registration.
Skills Technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Scientific knowledge in biotechnology.
Benefits:
Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing programs.
Law school tuition assistance for qualified candidates.
