Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property practice in Stamford, CT. The successful candidate will collaborate with the firm's patent team to support a wide range of intellectual property matters, primarily in the life sciences sector.

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.
• Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences discipline.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or eligibility to sit for the Patent Bar in the near term.
• 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.

Skills

• Proficiency in using patent search engines and databases.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

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

This law firm is present in Boston, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Washington, DC. Their practice areas include commercial litigation, individual clients, energy and utility law, intellectual property, labor and employment, corporate and business law and real estate, environment and land use. With around 300 attorneys, this 100-year old firm has gained a superior and a high value reputation over the years and is well-positioned to provide help for regional, national and international clients.