Patent Agent

Day Pitney is seeking a Patent Agent with a minimum of 4 years of patent experience to join our growing Intellectual Property practice.  This position can be located in any of Day Pitney's offices.

This individual will work closely with the Firm's Patent team across multiple disciplines to support a broad range of intellectual property matters, primarily in the life sciences sector.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating the patentability of innovations across various technology areas
• Preparing, drafting, and filing U.S. patent applications
• Prosecuting U.S. patent applications and coordinating with foreign counsel for international prosecution
• Supporting IP due diligence projects and strategic patent portfolio management
• Conducting legal and technical research and analysis relating to patent and IP matters
• Collaborating with attorneys, clients, and business teams on IP strategy
• Serving as a liaison for interdepartmental initiatives and interacting regularly with outside counsel

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in drafting, filing and prosecuting patent application in a law firm or in-house setting, with a focus on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices
• Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences discipline
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (or eligibility to sit for the Patent Bar in the near term)
• Experience using a variety of search engines and databases, for example, SciFinder, USPTO, WIPO, EPO database systems, etc.
• Experience with mechanical or electrical patent prosecution is a plus
• Strong technological background and familiarity with relevant scientific subject matter
• Ability to connect scientific details of research projects with patentability considerations
• Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Hybrid Work Environment

Day Pitney recognizes the value of flexible working arrangements alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration. To support both, the firm offers a hybrid work environment that provides attorneys the ability to work remotely two days per week.

About Day Pitney

Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 300 attorneys in 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, DC. Day Pitney's Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates attorneys represent a variety of clients from individuals to Fortune 500companies. Since 1902, Day Pitney has been working collaboratively and effectively with clients in a wide range of industries, including Energy and Utilities; Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Family Office Practice; Real Estate and Environmental; and Tax Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving. Day Pitney's lawyers provide deep bench knowledge and experience and work seamlessly across disciplines to guide our clients through the evolving legal landscape. For more information on Day Pitney, visit www.daypitney.com. 

Join Us

If you want to join a collaborative, energetic, and nurturing environment where you will take on complex challenges and have a direct impact on the successes of businesses and the lives of people, Day Pitney is the place for you. You will be a key contributor working on sophisticated legal matters alongside recognized leaders in their fields, with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills and help you reach your career goals.  Day Pitney is committed to the professional development of our associates and provides excellent and realistic opportunities for advancement and path to partnership (if that is the desired goal).

Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author).

Day Pitney does not accept blind submissions or unsolicited resumes from search firms.  All candidate and search firm submissions must be submitted through our online portal.

Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.