Patent Agent

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Job Title:
Patent Agent

Job Overview:
A West Hartford, CT-based law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Agent to support a dynamic intellectual property group with a focus on the life sciences sector. Acting on behalf of this firm, the recruiting team is looking for an individual with a strong technical foundation and proven ability in patent preparation, prosecution, and strategy. This position involves working closely with a multi-disciplinary patent team on a diverse array of legal and technical matters related to biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices.

Duties:

• Analyze inventions across a wide spectrum of scientific and technical domains to assess patentability

• Prepare and draft U.S. patent applications tailored to life sciences and related innovations

• Manage the prosecution of U.S. patent applications and collaborate with foreign representatives for international filings

• Support patent portfolio strategy and due diligence efforts for transactions or licensing

• Conduct legal and technical research relevant to intellectual property rights and patent law

• Collaborate directly with legal professionals, clients, and corporate stakeholders on IP initiatives

• Act as a bridge between internal departments and outside legal partners to facilitate IP alignment

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in patent prosecution, preferably within a law firm or in-house legal teams

• Substantive expertise in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device-related intellectual property

• Active registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or a clear pathway to registration

• Prior exposure to mechanical or electrical patent matters is considered advantageous

• Strong organizational and communication abilities

• Comfortable operating in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment

Education:

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in a life sciences-related field (e.g., biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology)

Certifications:

• U.S. Patent Bar registration or eligibility to sit for the exam in the near term

• Admission to a State Bar (only required for candidates with J.D. backgrounds; not mandatory for non-attorney applicants)

Skills:

• Advanced understanding of patent law principles and prosecution practices

• Technical literacy in relevant biological or chemical technologies

• Exceptional research and analytical capabilities

• Ability to synthesize legal and scientific data into strategic insights

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication

Job Location:

• West Hartford, Connecticut

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306