Patent Agent

An international American Lawyer Global 100 law firm known for its strength in technology, life sciences, and venture capital seeks a Patent Agent with substantive industry experience and a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field to join its life science focused patent counseling & prosecution practice in its NYC or Boston officeDuties include but are not limited to: Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses;Analyze patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation;Draft patent applications and responses to office actions; andAdvise lawyers on technology issues in preparation for depositions. Broad scientific knowledge in in chemistry or related field required. Must be a registered USPTO patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet the requirements for registration as a patent agent. Law school tuition assistance available.

Created: 2024-11-17