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New York City office of our client seeks patent agent with experience. The candidate will be working with the firm's clients and counsel in all aspects of the patent practice, including assisting in evaluating invention disclosures, drafting patent specifications and claims, preparing and prosecuting applications, and working on proceedings in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Should have PhDs in chemistry or biology. Current Patent Bar membership, as well as previous law firm experience is strongly preferred. Legal

This large law firm's practice covers a broad spectrum of corporate, litigation and intellectual property services. Attorneys regularly represent private companies, ranging from domestic start-ups to multi-national Fortune 100 companies that are involved in the high technology, life sciences and consumer products industries. They also represent investment banks, venture capital funds and other financial institutions. This newly established New York office, however, primarily serves the rapidly growing base of high technology and venture capital communities in the North Atlantic region. This is a fast-growing firm with a hardworking environment, but attorneys are rewarded with competitive salaries and benefits.

New York City office of our client seeks patent agent with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, immunology, cell biology, virology, microbiology, genetics, pharmacology, or neuroscience. Should be registered with the USPTO and in good standing. Large firm or IP-boutique experience is preferred. Legal

This distinguished law firm was established toward the end of the nineteenth century. It is a global firm comprised of highly skilled attorneys. The firm has several offices across the United States and an international office in China. It concentrates on every facet of civil and commercial law. Diversity in the workforce is encouraged. It is dedicated to pro bono efforts and community outreach programs. The firm is an award-winning legal establishment.

New York City office of our client seeks patent agent/advisor with 1+ year of biotech experience. The candidate will conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses. Will analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation. Draft patent applications and responses to office actions; and advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions. Should have substantive industry experience and a Ph.D. in biotechnology or a related field to join the busy life science focused patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology or related field required. Must be a registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent. Legal

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best know for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.

New York City office of our client seeks patent agent/advisor with 1+ year of chemistry experience. The candidate will be focused on patent counseling, prosecution, and litigation practice. Will conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses. Analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation. Draft patent applications and responses to office actions; and advise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions. Should have industry experience and a Ph.D. in organic chemistry or a related field. Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology or related field is required. Must be a registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent. Legal

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best know for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.

New York City office of our client seeks patent agent with 1-5 years of experience. The candidate will communicate with, and act as liaison between, inventors and Patent and Trademark Office in connection with all aspects of patent application process. Will evaluate and report on the technological aspects of inventions and other scientific matters. Advise attorneys on general and specific technologies and investigate those technologies as needed. Prepare draft patent applications in particular incorporating scientific aspects of inventions. Prepare draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices with regard to factual and other scientific matters. Discuss the scientific aspects of inventions with clients and inventors and thereafter provide attorneys with a report on those discussions. Draft, organize, analyze, review and summarize documents. Review and analyze client and other files. Conduct regulatory and factual research. Communicate face-to-face, by e-mail and by telephone with staff, clients, vendors, and PTO and agency personnel. Coordinate workflow with outside service providers. Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints in an efficient and cost effective manner. Identify and analyze complex patent issues and problems and implement solutions. Interact professionally with clients, lawyers, and employees at all levels and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality. Provide direction and guidance to legal support staff on specific issues, as appropriate. Stay abreast of technology trends and make recommendations regarding technology needs. Undertake continuing education, and remain abreast of current patent prosecution issues and trends, as required to maintain appropriate accreditation in the field. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Must have a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, molecular/cellular biology, biochemistry, or biotechnology. Industry experience in those fields a plus. A license to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office are a must. Advanced working knowledge of database research principles, methods, techniques, and resources is required. Knowledge of principles, procedures, and standards for drafting a range of complex patent documentation in area of expertise is essential. Legal

Excellent academic credentials is needed. Strong investigative and problem resolution skills is essential. Advanced oral and written communication skills is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals is needed.

New York City office of our client seeks intellectual property agent with 2-3 years of experience. The candidate must have a graduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or organic chemistry, (or equivalent work experience). Should have a background in organic chemistry. Should have experience in patent prosecution. Experience in patent litigation and/or PTAB proceedings would be a plus. Must be eligible for registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; registered practitioners is preferred. Legal

Must have excellent academic experience.

This is one of our favorite firms. The New York branch has a life, personality and practice all unto itself. A multinational firm, this organization's New York office handles a variety of practice areas, although it excels when doing corporate work for large media clients. In particular, we hear that these attorneys in this posh mid-town office are super intelligent and a pleasure to work with!

New York City office of our client seeks biotech patent agent with 2+ years of experience in patent prosecution and preparation. The candidate will work under the supervision and guidance of senior associates and partners in the Intellectual Property section and perform a variety of patent-related activities, primarily in the areas of patent prosecution, opinion drafting, freedom to operate analysis, and due diligence work. Will assess scientific literature, patents and patent application documents, each encompassing a variety of scientific fields, including molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacology, and computational biology. Understand, critique and provide insightful opinion on scientific data relating to inventions. Conduct comprehensive search for scientific articles, patents and patent application documents relevant to the subject of an invention. Perform in-depth analysis comparing an invention with existing discoveries or inventions. Identify essential elements, features or components of an invention. Compose patent applications comprising a comprehensive background of the field of an invention, a description of critical features and components of the invention, and a set of claims clearly and distinctly defining the invention. Draft responses to rejection of a patent application for an invention from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other worldwide Patent Offices, providing detailed analysis of the scientific or patent references cited in the rejection, assessing the difference between the invention and the citations, and presenting convincing arguments and reasoning why the patent application is to be allowed as a patent. Collaborate with colleagues on various projects; adapt effectively in different team environment; present ideas, reasoning and conclusions in a concise way to colleagues; provide insightful feedback and arguments to colleagues on their ideas. Work with clients in prosecuting patent applications; formulate and ask clients questions essential to clarifying the distinct features or properties of the invention; investigate and respond promptly to clients' inquiries about the prosecution of patent applications. Should have an advanced degree/PhD in Biochemistry or Molecular and Cellular Biology. Knowledge in the following scientific fields is required: molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and computational biology. Legal

This mid-sized New York law firm is a multidisciplinary firm with a regional, national and international practice. Attorneys deliver professional legal services in traditional areas such as litigation, business law, real estate, public finance, commercial law, tax, financial planning and labor. Associates begin their first year with an extensive orientation program and then are assigned a mid-level associate in their practice area who will serve as a mentor throughout the first year. There is an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the work environment. Attorneys here are guided by an abiding respect for professional excellence and collegiality while emerging as an active, innovative and progressive law firm.