Patent Prosecution Associate/Of Counsel

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate/Of Counsel with 5+ years of biotechnology experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and prosecuting patent applications, conducting patent landscape analysis, freedom-to-operate, non-infringement, and invalidity analysis, as well as IP due diligence. Additionally, the candidate will mentor junior patent agents.

Duties:

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Conduct patent landscape analysis.
• Perform freedom-to-operate, non-infringement, and invalidity analysis.
• Conduct IP due diligence.
• Mentor junior patent agents.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, or chemistry.
• Admission to the Patent Bar.

Experience:

5+ years of biotechnology experience.

Skills:

• Strong academic credentials.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Ability to mentor and collaborate effectively.
• Track record of academic and professional excellence.

A general practice firm that has specialist lawyers in many areas of law, this firm's attorneys have unrivaled experience in law and government as several of them have served in various capacities across multiple agencies and administrations. The firm vigorously advocates for clients' interests through the utilization of its unparalleled expertise in the areas of energy, transactional law, and patent & technology litigation, while protecting clients' data through its extensive use of privacy and cybersecurity measures. Home to over 500 lawyers, the firm places a high value on its human resources, and this is evident in the high career advancement levels achieved by its attorneys. The firm also promotes family values and social inclusivity among its staff.