Patent Agent
: Job Details :

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 office.

Duties 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; and
• Advise 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.