Associate – Intellectual Property at Vedder Price (New York, NY)

Seeking a registered U.S. Patent Attorney with at least 3-5 years of patent preparation and prosecution and client counseling experience in a general practice law firm with an IP Group or an IP Boutique. Required candidate qualifications include:

An advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry or Immunology and additional studies in Organic Chemistry and comfort and familiarity with organic chemical matters

Registered to practice before the USPTO

Admitted to practice in NYS, or if admitted to practice in another state, willing to take steps to be further admitted in NYS

Strong oral and written communication skills

Detail oriented, excellent organization skills, ability to multi-task and work both independently and in a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Favorably considered additional candidate qualifications include:

Experience in patent and due diligence analyses and performing searches