IP Patent Agent

1-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking an IP Patent Agent for their New York City office. The ideal candidate will have 2-8 years of relevant experience in the life sciences arena. Here's a detailed overview:

Job Overview:

The IP Patent Agent will evaluate patent portfolios, perform due diligence investigations, draft and prosecute patent applications, and manage patent portfolios. The role requires direct interaction with clients and collaboration with colleagues.

Duties:

• Evaluate patent portfolios
• Perform due diligence investigations
• Draft and prosecute patent applications
• Manage patent portfolios
• Interact directly with clients
• Collaborate with colleagues

Requirements:

• Registered to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office
• Strong background in scientific fields relevant to biotechnology
• 2-8 years of relevant experience
• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry (PhD preferred)
• Experience in a law firm setting
• Excellent academic credentials
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills

Education and Certifications:

• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry (PhD preferred)
• Registration to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office

Skills:

• Strong scientific background in biotechnology
• Legal acumen related to patent law
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work directly with clients
• Team player mentality

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus
• Health insurance with optional HSA
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Dental Insurance
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
• Pet insurance (optional)
• Commuter and Transit programs (available in certain markets)

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