Patent Agent/Tech Advisor

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in New York City is seeking a highly qualified Patent Agent/Tech Advisor with industry experience and knowledge across various disciplines within chemical engineering or material science.

Job Overview:

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Analyze patent and scientific documents to support patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Utilize superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.

Duties:

• Perform prior art searches to assess patentability and freedom to operate.
• Analyze patent and scientific papers to assist patent attorneys in various legal matters.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Collaborate with patent attorneys and inventors to understand technology and legal requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of developments in material science and chemical engineering.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in material science, chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering (or related field).
• Substantive industry experience in chemical engineering or material science.
• Broad scientific knowledge in material science and/or chemical engineering.
• Advanced degree is a plus.
• Registered US patent agent or eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Certifications:

Registered US patent agent or eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration exam.

Skills:

• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in conducting prior art searches and analyzing technical documents.

Benefits Offered:

• Full range of elective benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• Accrued vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Parental support benefits, including backup care for children and adults.

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