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Patent Prosecution Associate - Life Sciences

Type Full-Time

Location New York - New York City

Job ID WFG9410750

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 3 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas IP - Patent - Cellular TechnologyIP - Patent - BiochemistryIP - Patent - BiotechnologyIP - Patent - Molecular BiologyIP - Patent - BioengineeringIP - Patent - GeneticsIP - Patent - Medicine

2026-05-20 18:53:06
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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced patent attorney for its life sciences patent practice in New York. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team, contributing to a busy patent prosecution and counseling practice.

Duties

  • Manage client relationships and patent portfolios.
  • Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
  • Provide counseling and litigation support.
  • Conduct IP due diligence for financings and corporate deals.
  • Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
  • Train and mentor junior patent agents and attorneys.
  • Participate in post-grant procedures at the USPTO.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of law firm experience preferred.
  • Ph.D. or M.S. with research experience in Cellular & Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related field.
  • Experience with medtech, AI, and/or medical/biotech devices is a plus.
  • Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Broad scientific knowledge in biotechnology.
  • Initiative and ability to work well on disparate teams.
  • Registered with the USPTO as a patent practitioner.

Education

  • Ph.D. or M.S. in relevant scientific field.

Certifications

  • USPTO registration as a patent practitioner.

Skills

  • Strong client management and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent research and analytical abilities.
  • Effective mentoring and leadership capabilities.

Benefits

  • Healthcare and Life Insurance.
  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Wellbeing programs.

This law firm was founded over 40 years ago to provide legal services for technology, clean tech sectors, and life sciences companies that are making world-changing innovations. They specialize in offering fast service to keep up with the rapid changes in the technology industry. Their areas of practice include intellectual property, litigation, corporate, and electronic information management. This firm has offices in California, Washington, New York, and Shanghai.

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Date Last Confirmed

05-20-2026

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