Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney (3+ Years) – New York, New York- 410750
20 hours ago
New York
Job ID: 410750 Practice area:- IP - Patent - Biochemistry,IP - Patent - Bioengineering,IP - Patent - Biotechnology,IP - Patent - Cellular Technology,IP - Patent - Genetics,IP - Patent - Medicine,IP - Patent - Molecular Biology Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney (3+ Years) – Biotechnology & Molecular Biology | New York, New York Keywords:- Patent Associate Attorney, Biotechnology Patent Attorney, Life Sciences Patent Attorney, Patent Prosecution Attorney, Patent Attorney New York, New York legal jobs, Attorney jobs NYC, USPTO registered patent attorney, Law firm patent associate, Partner-track position, lawyer,Biotech patent,pharma patent,life sciences IP,medical device patent,patent prosecution - biotech,USPTO - biology,patent agent - life sciences A leading intellectual property practice is seeking a Life Sciences Patent Associate Attorney (3+ years experience) to join its growing patent prosecution team in New York, New York. Work with innovative biotechnology and life sciences companies on complex patent portfolio strategy and prosecution. This law firm was founded over 40 years ago to provide legal services for technology, clean tech sectors, and life sciences companies that are making world-changing innovations. They specialize in offering fast service to keep up with the rapid changes in the technology industry. Their areas of practice include intellectual property, litigation, corporate, and electronic information management. This firm has offices in California, Washington, New York, and Shanghai. A prominent intellectual property law practice is seeking a Life Sciences Patent Associate Attorney to join its expanding patent prosecution group in New York, New York. This role focuses on biotechnology and life sciences innovations, supporting cutting-edge companies developing breakthroughs in molecular biology, genetics, cellular technologies, and biotechnology. Attorneys pursuing New York legal jobs in intellectual property will gain the opportunity to work with emerging technology and life sciences companies while managing sophisticated patent portfolios. The Patent Attorney will assist clients in protecting their intellectual property through strategic patent drafting, prosecution, and counseling. This partner-track position provides exposure to high-growth industries including biotechnology, medtech, and AI-enabled medical innovations. The role offers hands-on involvement with patent strategy, portfolio development, and intellectual property due diligence in corporate transactions. This opportunity is actively interviewing candidates seeking advanced New York legal jobs within biotechnology patent law and intellectual property strategy. Key Responsibilities • Manage client relationships and oversee life sciences patent portfolios., • Draft and prosecute patent applications involving biotechnology, molecular biology, genetics, and cellular technologies., • Conduct prior art searches and patentability analyses., • Perform freedom-to-operate analyses for emerging technologies., • Draft responses to USPTO office actions and manage prosecution strategies., • Provide intellectual property counseling to biotechnology and life sciences clients., • Conduct IP due diligence for corporate transactions, financings, and strategic investments., • Support patent litigation teams with technical analysis when needed., • Participate in post-grant proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office., • Mentor junior patent agents and attorneys within the practice. Qualifications • 3+ years of experience as a Patent Associate Attorney within a law firm intellectual property practice., • Ph.D. or M.S. in a life sciences discipline, such as Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Bioengineering, or related field., • USPTO registration required as a patent practitioner., • Experience drafting and prosecuting life sciences patent applications., • Strong scientific understanding of biotechnology and related research fields., • Ability to collaborate with scientists, inventors, and business teams., • Excellent legal writing and technical communication skills. Education • Juris Doctor (JD) degree required., • Ph.D. or M.S. in Cellular & Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related field. Certifications • Registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Skills • Strong analytical and research capabilities., • Advanced patent drafting and prosecution skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities., • Strong client management and relationship-building skills., • Leadership ability to mentor junior patent professionals. Culture & Firm Appeal This opportunity is with a well-established intellectual property law firm that focuses on supporting innovative companies across technology, clean technology, and life sciences industries. The firm works with organizations developing transformative technologies and provides legal strategies that help protect and commercialize cutting-edge scientific advancements. Attorneys benefit from a collaborative and fast-paced environment where legal professionals work closely with inventors, scientists, and technology leaders. The firm emphasizes responsive service, deep technical expertise, and strong client relationships. Professionals exploring New York legal jobs in intellectual property law will appreciate the firm’s strong reputation within the innovation ecosystem and its commitment to supporting groundbreaking technology companies. Why This Role Is Unique • Opportunity to work with biotechnology and life sciences innovators developing breakthrough technologies., • Exposure to cutting-edge fields including genetics, molecular biology, medtech, and biotechnology., • Direct involvement in patent portfolio strategy and IP due diligence for corporate transactions., • Collaborative environment with scientists, inventors, and technology entrepreneurs., • Clear partner-track position offering long-term career growth., • Ideal opportunity for attorneys pursuing advanced New York legal jobs in biotechnology patent law. This position rarely opens at this level and offers the chance to build a specialized practice at the intersection of law, science, and innovation. 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