Patent Agent (Life Sciences) – Law Firm – San Francisco, CA

December 1, 2020- US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms firm with over 4,000 lawyers and staff in 31 offices, is seeking to hire a Patent Agent for the IP-Life Sciences Practice Group. This position will reside in our San Francisco, CA office.
The Patent Agent is supervised by the local Intellectual Property Practice Group Leader, but will have daily contact with, and receive guidance from, all of the partners in the practice group for whom this individual provides support.

Patent Associate – Large Law Firm – Northern California

November 13, 2020- US - West, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Northern California offices of Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a Patent Associate with a minimum of four years of experience to join our Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Candidates should have a degree in chemistry or biochemistry with an emphasis on chemistry.

Patent Prosecution Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Remote

November 10, 2020- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Global Patent Group is a fully integrated patent law firm with a focus on life sciences and the pharmaceutical area . The firm is virtual using advanced cloud-based networking capabilities. This eliminates commuting and allows employees to reside in the city of their choice. There is no work origination or business development requirement in this position.

Patent Prosecution Attorney / Agent (Independent Contractor) – Law Firm – Irvine, California / Telecommute

October 22, 2020- US - Telecommute, - US - West, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Umberg Zipser LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney/Patent Agent (Independent Contractor). We are looking for someone that is admitted to practice before the USPTO, and is capable of working independently and being proactive. Candidates should enjoy learning about new technologies, and must be capable of working on their own as well as a part of a team. At this time, the work is all virtual and flexible. An advanced degree in the chemical or biological arts is highly preferred. Essential duties include draft applications and responses to office actions for US and foreign applications.

Intellectual Property Specialist – Small Corporation – Rolla, MO

October 20, 2020- US - Midwest, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Intellectual Property

Brewer Science, Inc., a major innovator of high-technology solutions for the semiconductor / microelectronics markets is currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic candidate to fill an open position as an Intellectual Property Specialist.

Staff Attorney IP Group – Large Corporation – Ankeny, Iowa or Remote

October 9, 2020- US - Midwest, - US - Telecommute, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Albaugh, founded in 1979, creates and supplies crop protection products used by farmers across the globe thereby making our farming operations more economical. We are ultimately helping produce and secure an affordable supply of food to help feed and support the population of the world. A global business, Albaugh is operating with a direct presence in key agricultural regions of the world including: North America, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Europe. In each of the key regions, we operate manufacturing facilities which assure the quality and competitiveness of the products we supply. Today the ambitious goals, entrepreneurship, focus, persistence, and integrity of our founder have never been stronger in our company culture.

Company Vision: To be the leading alternative for crop protection products globally.

Company Mission: To create value for our customers by applying our unique efficiencies to provide a broad and sustainable portfolio of high quality, competitively- priced crop protection products.

Core Values: Entrepreneurship & Focus, Efficiency & Competitiveness, Integrity & Responsibility, Persistence & Teamwork.

Position Overview:

The candidate will be responsible for advising on, researching and reporting on a variety of intellectual property matters concerning the business of the company, including but not limited to: assisting to assure appropriate management of patentable projects, assisting in the preparation of patent applications and in patent prosecution, drafting and reviewing agreements, and conducting and reporting out studies on freedom-to-operate, validity, and patentability.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Work directly with Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property to align business activities worldwide with IP landscape;
Conduct patent and trademark searches, including patent landscape, technology area and competitor IP searches and provide evaluations and recommendations with respect to product development activities, working with outside counsel where indicated;
Work with researchers to determine patentability of inventions, draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications;
Management of the global IP portfolio to ensure timely renewals, cancellations, etc;
Participate in negotiation, drafting and review of license agreements and portions of agreements related to IP, including supply, license, development, confidentiality, co-existence, and non-assert agreements;
Advise concerning and manage response to cease-and-desist correspondence;
Assist in preparing IP budget and reports on IP spend;
Assist in internal training on intellectual property matters including management of patentable projects and trademark usage;
Participate in managing litigation and pre-litigation activities, including investigations, advising on strategy, drafting documents, interviewing internal witnesses and experts, compiling and presenting documents and discovery responses;
Provide assistance with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

A juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school;
Membership in at least one state bar;
A minimum of 3 years of experience concentrated in intellectual property law practice. Experience in chemistry is preferred. Previous in-house experience is preferred but not required;
Able to effectively work remotely;
Some travel may be required.

Reporting Relationships:

The Staff Attorney for Group IP reports to the Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property. This position does not supervise other personnel.

Apply via email at:
katieb@albaughllc.com

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Ankeny, Iowa or Remote

Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate – Large Law Firm – New York, NY

September 5, 2020- US - Northeast, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

Steptoe & Johnson, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate to join its rapidly growing IP practice in New York. Ideal candidates will have 3-10 years of experience in life sciences/pharmaceutical patent litigation with a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree in biology, molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or chemistry. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills, are required.

IP Associate – Large Law Firm – Charlotte, NC

September 4, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nelson Mullins is seeking an IP Associate to join its Charlotte, NC office.

Associate Director of IP or Patent Counsel, Chemical – Corporation – Bothell, Washington

August 13, 2020- US - Northwest, Intellectual Property, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Intellectual Property, Work - Patent Prosecution

Seattle Genetics is seeking an Associate Director of IP or Patent Counsel (Chemical). This is an experienced attorney position within the Intellectual Property function of the Legal Affairs group supporting the intellectual property needs of a growth-phase biotechnology company. The position includes the design and implementation of patent strategies to protect small molecule drug products and antibody-drug conjugate technologies. In this context, the attorney is accountable for ensuring product-tailored, forward-looking, and timely procurement and management of IP rights, as well as accurate and actionable communication of IP needs and issues with the business.

The successful candidate is someone who enjoys being part of a high functioning team in an innovation-driven entrepreneurial environment committed to improving the lives of people with cancer.

Principal Responsibilities:

Provide strategic day-to-day IP support, including drafting and prosecution of small molecule drug products, including chemical linkers and small molecule payloads of antibody-drug conjugates
Strategically and efficiently manage a large and complex patent docket, managing outside IP counsel as needed
Design and implement effective strategies for optimizing patent coverage and regulatory exclusivity for products
Provide support on operational contracts (e.g. MTAs, clinical trial agreements and licenses)
Interface with researchers to identify patentable subject matter and implement patent protection strategies
Provide IP support for research stage products/technologies as well as general IP group initiatives, as needed
Perform IP landscape searches for emerging technologies and provide analysis
Serve as an adviser to the business to navigate an evolving business and legal landscape
Manage agents/paralegals directly or in a matrix managing setting, as needed

Qualifications for Associate Director:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 8 years' experience in patent prosecution with an emphasis on chemistry
U.S. law degree (JD)
Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
Member of a state bar and eligible to be admitted to practice in the state of Washington
An advanced degree in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field is required
Minimum of 8 years experience maintaining and managing a large patent docket
Minimum of 8 years experience in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with large molecule therapeutics and antibodies
Experience with patentability and FTO searches and analyses
Knowledge of chemical linkage and conjugation technologies
Large IP law firm training and/or in-house experience
PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field
Excellent English written and oral communication skills

Qualifications for Patent Counsel:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in patent prosecution with an emphasis on chemistry
U.S. law degree (JD)
Admission to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
Member of a state bar and eligible to be admitted to practice in the state of Washington
An advanced degree in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field
Minimum 5 years experience maintaining and managing a large patent docket
Minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to draft and prosecute patent applications with minimal supervision
Experience with patentability and FTO searches and analyses
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Experience with large molecule therapeutics and antibodies
Knowledge of chemical linkage and conjugation technologies
Large IP law firm training and/or in-house experience
PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field
Excellent English written and oral communication skills

Apply for either position online at: https://www.Click2Apply.net/p9zd7y2xtg6yjcrt

Seattle Genetics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle Genetics is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Bothell, Washington

Biotech Counsel, Associate, or Patent Agent – Law Firm – Telecommute

July 23, 2020- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur was founded six years ago by a group of former big law attorneys who continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling but in a small firm environment. We have multiple unique opportunities for patent attorneys or agents specializing in the life sciences.

We are looking for an attorney or agent with a least 5 years relevant experience in complex patent prosecution and/or patent counseling.
We are also looking for an attorney with more than 8 years of experience who has demonstrated proficiency in high value, complex patent portfolio management and strategy who can work independently and supervise the work of others.

The firm’s prestigious clients expect and receive the highest level of service. We provide life science patent prosecution and counseling services that rival or exceed those of large firms, while providing small firm benefits to both our clients and employees.

McNeill Baur attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution. The firm has been ranked as a nationally recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years and was recognized as the 2017 IP Firm to Watch by LMG Life Sciences, and recommended by LMG Life Sciences in the patent prosecution and patent strategy and management categories 2017-2019. The firm was also recognized by 2019 IAM Patent 1000 rankings, and named IP Star by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) for 2016-2020.

We strongly prefer an advanced scientific degree, preferably a PhD, from a superior institution.
We particularly seek candidates with a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States.
Strong candidates will have demonstrated scientific expertise and persuasive writing skills, deep knowledge of best practices in patent prosecution, and effectively present work product orally.
Successful candidates must be admitted to practice before the USPTO and capable of working independently.
The successful candidate will support partners in multiple locations and must be comfortable working independently.

This is a unique opportunity to practice law at a big firm level, while benefiting from the firm's strong commitment to respecting employee work-life balance.

There is no work origination or business development requirement in this position.
Attorneys and agents design their own work plan, including schedule and billable hour goals, in consultation with partners.

The firm has never had a central brick-and-mortar location and instead uses advanced cloud-based networking capabilities. This eliminates commuting and allows employees to reside in the city of their choice.

We will consider candidates for both part-time and full-time positions. We also welcome on-ramp candidates who want to return to the workforce.

The firm offers health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, an EAP program, a competitive salary, and a 401K plan with generous matching component.

How should candidates apply for this position?

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted to careers@mcneillbaur.com

Additional Info
Job Location: Remote

Patent Attorney – US Government (Navy) – NAVAIR – China Lake, CA

July 2, 2020- US - West, Emp - Government, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Department of the Navy, Office of General Counsel Group, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) is seeking to hire a patent attorney to join its group, located in China Lake, California.

NAWCWD is a field activity of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), providing research, development, test, evaluation, engineering and fleet support for Navy and Marine Corps weapons and weapons systems. The Office of General Counsel Group, NAWCWD, employs 15 attorneys and support staff at China Lake and Pt. Mugu, CA, practicing primarily in the areas of federal acquisition law, civilian personnel/labor law, environmental law, intellectual property law, fiscal law, agreements, investigations, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act, ethics/standards of conduct, and litigation related to these areas.

The NAWCWD China Lake site is located onboard the Naval Air Weapons Station, in the Mojave Desert, approximately 150 miles north/northeast of Los Angeles, California. China Lake is within the Los Angeles-Long Beach Locality Pay Area. For information about Locality Pay, see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2020/general-schedule/. For information about NAVAIR and NAWCWD, see http://www.navair.navy.mil and https://www.navair.navy.mil/nawcwd

The candidate selected for this position will provide a range of intellectual property services, including:

drafting and prosecuting patent applications,
reviewing research publications for potentially patentable material,
providing litigation support for patent infringement claims,
resolving patent and copyright administrative claims, and
counseling on contract and technology transfer intellectual property matters such as rights in inventions, patents, technical data, and computer software.

The position will be filled under the Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL) personnel demonstration system, which is a pay for performance system using pay bands with salary ranges. The position will be filled in the Business and Program Management Pay Band DA-03/04/05 (comparable to GS-11/12/13). Although the Full Performance Level of the position is the DA-06 Pay Band (comparable to GS-14/15), the intent is to fill the position at the DA-03/04/05 level, with future advancement being subject to various factors (e.g., incumbent's performance, office/client need, Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and client policies, budget, etc.). Pay will be set commensurate with the successful applicant's qualifications, funding availability, and STRL pay setting guidelines.

To be eligible for selection at the DA-03 (GS-11 equivalent) level, applicants must have one year of legal experience. Recent law school graduates with less than one year of legal experience must have superior law student work or activities demonstrated by graduating in the top third of their law school class, work or achievement of significance on an official law school law review or journal, winning a moot court competition, membership on the law school's official moot court team, or membership in the Order of the Coif. To be eligible for selection at the DA-04 (GS-12 equivalent) level, applicants must have two years of successful relevant legal experience. To be eligible for selection at the DA-05 (GS-13 equivalent) level, applicants must have in excess of two years of successful relevant legal experience.

Applicants will be evaluated on: 1) the depth, breadth and quality of their experience in technical areas related to NAWCWD's mission; 2) recent and relevant experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications; 3) oral communication skills and ability to develop strong attorney-client relationships; 4) ability to work both independently and as part of a team; 5) research, analytical, and writing skills; and, 6) interpersonal skills.

Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of the Department of the Navy OGC or equivalent Office of the General Counsel or Law Firm/Office beyond the day to day legal practice are desired.

Requirements for the position include a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or other education and work experience clearly demonstrating an ability to perform the duties of the position, and particularly as those duties relate to the chemical arts. Experience in chemical/chemistry-related patent application preparation and prosecution is highly desired.

The successful applicant must have graduated from a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court. Applicants must also be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). U.S. citizenship is a requirement of the position, and the successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.

This announcement will close on July 31, 2020 at 11:59:59 PM, EST and applications must be received by this date and time to be considered.

If the successful applicant is not currently a member of the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel, processing of the hiring action can only commence after submission of those items identified in the "Instructions for New OGC Attorneys" (see Careers section of www.ogc.navy.mil)

NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty'') to their submissions.

Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF-15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.)

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership service, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation Links:

Legal and Regulatory Guidance Links:

Financial suitability Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/financial-suitability/
Social security number request Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/social-security-number/
Privacy Act Link: https://wvvw.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/privacy-act/
Signature and false statements Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/signature-false-statements/
Selective Service Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/selective-service/
New employee probationary period Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/probationary-period/

How to Apply

Submit an application file via email to: eric.evain@navy.mil and meichelle.mcguire@navy.mil.
The emailed file size must be less than 7MB.
Please include the following:
- a cover letter;
- an SF-171, OF-612, or resume that includes the applicant's employment and educational history, as well as a listing of state bars of which the applicant is an active member, and the applicant's registration number to practice before the USPTO;
- two recent and relevant legal writing samples (up to ten pages each -- excerpts, to avoid exceeding the ten page limit, are acceptable);
- the two most recent performance appraisals (if available); and
- the names and telephone numbers of at least three references (other than current supervisor) who may be contacted as part of the application process (we will make every effort to advise applicants before current supervisors are contacted).
- Attorneys who graduated from law school after 2012 must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Southern California

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Northern California

June 10, 2020- US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Northern California offices of Squire Patton Boggs is seeking a Patent Associate or Agent with a minimum of four years of experience to join our Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Candidates should have a degree in chemistry or biochemistry with an emphasis on chemistry.

Patent Attorney or Agent – Law Firm – New Jersey (Iselin)

May 22, 2020- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Servilla Whitney LLC is seeking a patent attorney or registered patent agent to prepare and prosecute patent applications. Our clients include leading technology companies working in the areas of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, semiconductors, specialty materials and medical devices.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Houston or Remote

May 12, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Osha Liang LLP is currently seeking full time registered patent agents with 1-8 years of experience to prepare and prosecute patent application. A university degree in a technical field is required and candidates must possess a patent bar registration number. The ideal candidates are chemists, electrical engineers, software-focused engineers, and oilfield-related engineers.

Biotech or Pharma Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Flexible Location

April 28, 2020- US - Telecommute, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

McNeill Baur PLLC, a biotech and pharma-focused IP boutique, has a unique opportunity for a patent associate or agent specializing in life science patents with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The firm will consider and appropriately compensate candidates with more years of experience.

The firm’s clients include prestigious life science and pharma clients who expect the highest level of service. We provide life science patent prosecution and counseling services that rival or exceed those of large firms, while providing small firm benefits to both our clients and employees. McNeill Baur attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in life sciences patent prosecution. The firm has been ranked as a nationally recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years and also was recognized as the 2017 IP Firm to Watch by LMG Life Sciences. The firm was also named IP Star in 2016-2019 by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP).

We strongly prefer an advanced scientific degree from a superior institution.
We particularly seek candidates with a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States.
Strong candidates will have demonstrated scientific expertise and persuasive writing skills, deep knowledge of best practices in patent prosecution, and effectively present work product orally.
Successful candidates must be admitted to practice before the USPTO and capable of working independently.
The successful candidate will support partners in multiple locations and must be comfortable working independently.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a firm having a strong commitment to respecting employee work-life balance.

There is no work origination or business development requirement in this position.
Attorneys and agents design their own work plan, including schedule and billable hour goals, in consultation with partners.
The firm has no central brick-and-mortar location and instead has used advanced cloud-based networking capabilities since its founding. This eliminates commuting and allows employees to reside in the city of their choice.
We will consider candidates for both part-time and full-time positions. We also welcome on-ramp candidates who want to return to the workforce.
The firm offers health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, an EAP program, a competitive salary, and a 401K plan with generous matching component.

Contact
Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted to careers@mcneillbaur.com.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Telecommute

Patent Prosecution Attorney/Agent – Law Firm – Washington D.C.

April 5, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P. is seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with at least one year of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.

Associate Patent Attorney – Other – McLean, Va.

April 5, 2020- US - MidAtlantic and South, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical

Roberts Calderon Safran & Cole, P.C. (RCSC), an Intellectual Property Law Firm located in prestigious Tysons Corner, Virginia seeks a registered Patent Attorney with three to five years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, and a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with substantial experience drafting patent applications in the computer and software related fields with trademark experience being a plus, though not required. The ideal candidate will have sufficient portable business to occupy at least 25%, but not more than 50% of the attorney’s time.

Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – New York City

March 19, 2020- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Litigation

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate to join its rapidly growing IP practice in New York. Ideal candidates will have 2-6 years of experience in life-sciences/pharmaceutical patent litigation with a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree in biology, molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology,biochemistry, or chemistry. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills, are required.

Biotech Patent Attorney – Law Firm – New York City

March 3, 2020- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Attorney, Work - Patent Prosecution

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a junior prosecution associate to join the IP Group in our New York office. Duties include preparing and prosecuting patent applications, performing patent landscape and freedom-to-operate analysis, and conducting IP due diligence. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, are required. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, or chemistry. Patent Bar admission is preferred.

Biotech Patent Agent – Law Firm – New York City

March 3, 2020- US - Northeast, - US - NYC, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Steptoe, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a Patent Agent to join our IP Group in the New York office. Duties include working with clients to identify inventions, assisting attorneys in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, assisting attorneys in patent searching and patent analysis, and providing technical assistance to attorneys in IP litigation and IP transaction. Strong academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational, interpersonal and writing skills, are required. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, or pharmacology.