Mid-Level Biology Patent Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City seeks a highly qualified Mid-Level Biology Patent Agent with 2-4 years of experience and expertise in Immunology, Virology, or Molecular Biology. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, responding to office actions, preparing legal opinions, and conducting prior art searches within the fields of immunotherapy, gene therapy, cell therapy, and related areas.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the fields of immunotherapy, virology, gene therapy, cell therapy, and related disciplines.
• Respond to office actions and provide strategic guidance in patent prosecution matters.
• Assist in the preparation of legal opinions related to intellectual property issues.
• Conduct thorough prior art searches to support patentability assessments.
• Collaborate with attorneys and scientific teams to ensure accurate representation of inventions.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience as a Biology Patent Agent.
• Ph.D. in Immunology, Virology, or Molecular Biology.
• Strong academic credentials with a proven track record of success.
• Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• New York Bar admission.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Virology, or Molecular Biology.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• New York Bar admission.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of immunotherapy, gene therapy, cell therapy, and related fields.
• Exceptional drafting and prosecuting skills for patent applications.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive prior art searches.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment in the heart of New York City, contributing to cutting-edge advancements in the life sciences and intellectual property law.

A regional powerhouse firm with strong political history, this firm is regarded as the 15th Best Law Firm in the Mid-Atlantic. Associates value the work/life balance, the people, and the commitment to associate developments. The firm allows associates to work flexible hours while remaining omitted professionals. The firm?s focus is client and industry development, as well as collaborative culture, where each attorney ahs pledged to provide at least 25 hours of pro bono work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.