Highly regarded Am Law 100 firm is seeking an Associate Attorney in the IP Practice of their New Jersey office. The New Jersey team has a dynamic and continually growing practice focused on a broad range of intellectual property matters.
This position will support the IP Practice working on the strategic development, procurement, and counseling of patent portfolios. Applicants should have a minimum of two years’ focused experience in the following areas:
- Drafting chemical-related patent applications
- Prosecuting chemical-related patent applications
- Managing global patent portfolios (preferred)
- Preparing opinions concerning freedom-to-operate (preferred)
Candidates must be in good standing with the New Jersey Bar or be admitted as soon as practicable. Candidates with a degree or an advanced degree in chemical engineering are preferred, although candidates with degrees in materials science, chemistry, or strong relevant experience in any one of these areas will also be considered. A strong understanding of chemistry and related principles is a plus. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, be comfortable working directly with clients, and possess strong writing and analytical skills.
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