Patent Agent (Life Sciences - Organic Chemistry Degree Required)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Patent Agent to join their Prosecution & Counseling department in New York, New York. This role is ideal for a Patent Agent with a strong scientific background interested in intellectual property strategy, patent preparation, and prosecution for innovative life sciences clients. The position can be based in Boston, New York, or fully remote.

Duties

• Draft, file, and prosecute high-quality patent applications.
• Prepare responses to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) office actions.
• Conduct examiner interviews and perform freedom to operate analyses.
• Conduct scientific, technical, and legal research to support prosecution and portfolio strategy.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's in Organic Chemistry is required.
• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.
• Minimum of two years of law firm patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Sound judgment, maturity, and an inquisitive nature with a strong work ethic.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with business leaders, attorneys, scientists, engineers, inventors, and patent examiners.
• A demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service, and a creative and strategic approach to prosecution.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry.

Certifications

• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• Strong scientific background in life sciences.
• Ability to juggle multiple job responsibilities.
• Exceptional client service orientation.

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick time and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• Well-being support.

For nine decades, this firm has been focusing exclusively on intellectual property. The firm has secured intellectual property rights in over 130 countries for clients. To provide the best results, the firm is dedicated to hiring and keeping the best people by investing in them over the long term.