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Connect Scientific Insight with Global IP Strategy

New York City, New York Full time 2-4 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a Patent Agent to support life sciences clients on sophisticated intellectual property matters in New York City. The work combines U.S. and foreign patent office practice with counseling and a broad range of related projects, offering exposure to matters at both local and national levels.

The Work

  • Draft and prosecute patent applications for life sciences clients, helping advance matters through U.S. patent office proceedings.
  • Support foreign patent office practice and work on matters involving patent protection across jurisdictions.
  • Prepare and contribute to opinion work addressing life sciences intellectual property issues.
  • Assist with due diligence projects, evaluating patent-related issues as part of broader client matters.
  • Support licensing work involving life sciences-focused intellectual property.
  • Provide litigation support and contribute to client counseling on a variety of life sciences projects.

What You Bring

  • At least two years of patent prosecution experience, with a focus on work for life sciences clients.
  • Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
  • An advanced degree in biology, chemistry, or a biotechnical discipline.
  • Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
  • Excellent academic credentials.
  • Experience or capability relevant to opinion work, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, or client counseling is relevant to the scope of the practice.

Why Consider It

Join a supportive working environment and contribute to sophisticated life sciences matters at both local and national levels.

The work extends beyond application prosecution to foreign patent office practice, opinions, due diligence, licensing, litigation support, and client counseling.

Compensation & Benefits

The stated salary range is $150,000–$225,000.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.