Intellectual Property (Patent) Associate

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm is looking for an Intellectual Property (Patent) Associate to join its Newark office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech/life science field and be a registered . attorney with the . Patent and Trademark Office. An advanced degree in chemistry, biology, immunology, or biochemistry or substantial R&D experience is preferred, however a bachelor’s degree with additional experience as a practicing patent attorney would be considered.

The Intellectual Property (Patent) Associate will be responsible for drafting, prosecuting, and managing . and foreign patent portfolios related to small molecules and biologicals. Additionally, they will provide strategic counseling on all aspects of patent law, such as portfolio exclusivity positions and drafting of freedom to operate and patent invalidity and non-infringement opinions. They will also participate in and support patent litigations concerning small molecule and biologics (including ANDA litigations).

The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects. They will have strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with minimal supervision. Additionally, they will possess the ability to distill complexity and to communicate decisively with sound judgment.

Responsibilities of the Intellectual Property (Patent) Associate:

- Draft, prosecute, and manage . and foreign patent portfolios related to small molecules and biologicals
- Provide strategic counseling on all aspects of patent law, ., portfolio exclusivity positions and drafting of freedom to operate and patent invalidity and non-infringement opinions
- Participate in and support patent litigations concerning small molecule and biologics (including ANDA litigations)
- Work closely with clients to identify and protect new intellectual property, and counsel and educate client’s scientists and product development/business development teams on intellectual property matters

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Required:

- . attorney with a minimum of 4 years of patent experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech/life science field
- Registered to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office
- Advanced degree in chemistry, biology, immunology, or biochemistry or substantial R&D experience is preferred; however, a bachelor’s degree with additional experience as a practicing patent attorney would be considered
- Experience as an in-house lawyer in small molecule chemistry is considered a plus
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment; this is an extremely interactive role that requires excellent communication skills and the ability to both address complex IP issues and succinctly identify and communicate decisions to a team
- Demonstrated experience in drafting and prosecuting pharmaceutical patent applications globally, as well as in conducting freedom to operate and patent invalidity and non-infringement analyses
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with minimal supervision
- Ability to distill complexity and to communicate decisively with sound judgment

Salary and Benefits:

Law Firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Law Firm is seeking an Intellectual Property (Patent) Associate to join its Newark office. The successful candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech/life science field and be a registered . attorney with the . Patent and Trademark Office. An advanced degree in chemistry, biology, immunology, or biochemistry or substantial R&D experience is preferred, however a bachelor’s degree with additional experience as a practicing patent attorney would be considered.

The Intellectual Property (Patent) Associate will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

- Drafting, prosecuting, and managing . and foreign patent portfolios related to small molecules and biologicals
- Providing strategic counseling on all aspects of patent law, such as portfolio exclusivity positions and drafting of freedom to operate and patent invalidity and non-infringement opinions
- Participating in and supporting patent litigations concerning small molecule and biologics (including ANDA litigations)
- Working closely with clients to identify and protect new intellectual property, and counseling and educating client’s scientists and product development/business development teams on intellectual property matters

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Required:

- . attorney with a minimum of 4 years of patent experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech/life science field
- Registered to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office
- Advanced degree in chemistry, biology, immunology, or biochemistry or substantial R&D experience is preferred; however, a bachelor’s degree with additional experience as a practicing patent attorney would be considered
- Experience as an in-house lawyer in small molecule chemistry is considered a plus
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment; this is an extremely interactive role that requires excellent communication skills and the ability to both address complex IP issues and succinctly identify and communicate decisions to a team
- Demonstrated experience in drafting and prosecuting pharmaceutical patent applications globally, as well as in conducting freedom to operate and patent invalidity and non-infringement analyses
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects

Yes

Drafting, Prosecution, Management of U.S. and Foreign Patent Portfolios, Strategic Counseling on Patent Law, Patent Litigations, Identifying and Protecting New Intellectual Property, Counseling and Educating Client's Scientists

Please send resume to Francelina Ayala, Recruiting Coordinator, at

Qualification and Experience U.S. Attorney with a Minimum of 4 years of Patent Experience, Registered to Practice Before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Advanced Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Immunology, or Biochemistry or Substantial R&D Experience

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