IP Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

IP Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney Position

Job Overview

• Practice Area: IP
• Job Type: Attorney
• Firm Type: Law Firm
• Experience: 1+ Years
• Location: New York City, NY

Specialized IP Patent Areas

• Medicine
• Cellular Technology
• Molecular Biology
• Oncology
• Organic Chemistry
• Life Science General

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patent prosecution
• Perform patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses
• Conduct IP due diligence in corporate transactions
• Advise on patent strategy and portfolio management
• Participate in patent litigation and post-grant proceedings
• Collaborate with scientists and inventors

Qualifications and Requirements

• JD degree from accredited law school
• Admission to New York Bar
• USPTO Bar membership or eligibility
• 1+ years of legal practice experience
• PhD or MD with research experience in specified life sciences fields
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities

Technical Skills

• Patentability and freedom-to-operate searches
• Patent application drafting
• Office action response preparation
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and priority management
• Knowledge of IP law developments in life sciences

Benefits Package

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Wellbeing programs and resources

About the Firm

• 40+ years of experience
• Focus on technology, clean tech, and life sciences
• Rapid service for fast-paced technology industry
• Practice areas: IP, litigation, corporate, electronic information management
• Offices in California, Washington, New York, and Shanghai