Patent Attorney / Patent Agent

Day Pitney is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with a minimum of 4 years of patent experience to join our growing Intellectual Property practice.

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 experience in patent prosecution 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
• A state bar admission in good standing (for attorney candidates)
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (or eligibility to sit for the Patent Bar in the near term)
• Experience with mechanical or electrical patent prosecution is a plus
• Strong technological background and familiarity with relevant scientific subject matter
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

About Day Pitney

Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 330 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 500 companies. 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. 

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. 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.