Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent in Greenwich, CT to join its Intellectual Property practice. The role involves supporting a broad range of intellectual property matters, primarily in the life sciences sector, and collaborating with the firm's Patent team across multiple disciplines.

Duties

• Evaluate the patentability of innovations across various technology areas.
• Prepare, draft, and file U.S. patent applications.
• Prosecute U.S. patent applications and coordinate with foreign counsel for international prosecution.
• Support IP due diligence projects and strategic patent portfolio management.
• Conduct legal and technical research and analysis relating to patent and IP matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and business teams on IP strategy.
• Serve as a liaison for interdepartmental initiatives and interact regularly with outside counsel.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications in a law firm or in-house setting, focusing on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices.
• Experience using search engines and databases such as SciFinder, USPTO, WIPO, EPO database systems.
• Experience with mechanical or electrical patent prosecution is a plus.
• Strong technological background and familiarity with relevant scientific subject matter.
• Ability to connect scientific details of research projects with patentability considerations.
• Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Education

• Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences discipline.

Certifications

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (or eligibility to sit for the Patent Bar in the near term).

Skills

• Strong technological background.
• Familiarity with relevant scientific subject matter.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with the ability to work remotely two days per week.

This regional law firm employs 300 attorneys that practice in established regional, national, and international companies on many legal matters including complex litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters. Their practice focuses mainly on financial institutions, government, insurance, real estate, and manufacturing issues. This firm has been practicing law for over a century and is one of the first environmental practice groups to form a womens leadership program.