Job Description:Function & Scope:The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (SUNY RF) is seeking an experienced Patent Agent to join our intellectual property practice group. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in chemistry or biology and 3-5 years of experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, inventors, and technology transfer professionals across SUNY campuses around a broad range of innovative technologies while developing strategic patent portfolios.
Responsibilities:- Prepare, draft, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
- Conduct inventor interviews and analyze complex scientific and technical disclosures.
- Develop patent prosecution strategies in collaboration with attorneys and technology transfer professionals, inventors, and campus stakeholders.
- Respond to Office Actions before the USPTO and coordinate foreign prosecution with international counsel.
- Perform patentability, freedom-to-operate, and landscape analyses, as needed.
- Assist clients in developing and managing domestic and international patent portfolios.
- Stay current on developments in patent law and emerging technologies relevant to the SUNY research portfolio.
- Collaborate effectively with attorneys, technical specialists, licensing professionals, and support staff to deliver high-quality service to inventors and campus stakeholders.
Requirements:Required Qualifications:- Candidates must be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and be in good standing.
- Bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline (advanced degree preferred).
- 3-5 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, preferably within a law firm or corporate intellectual property department.
- Experience drafting and prosecuting patents related to one or more of the following technologies:
- DNA/RNA constructs and gene-editing tools
- Diagnostic biomarker panels and assays
- Antibodies and biologics
- Small-molecule drug compounds
- Cell and gene therapy vectors and delivery systems
- Protein engineering or enzyme modifications
- Drug formulations and delivery technologies
- Polymer technologies
- Excellent scientific writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to clients and legal professionals.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in drafting and prosecuting patents in one or more of the following technology areas is preferred, but not required:
- Medical devices
- Computer-implemented inventions and computer program products
- Mechanical technologies
- Experience coordinating international patent prosecution.
- Familiarity with patent searching, due diligence, and intellectual property portfolio management.
Compensation: $101,930 - 125,382
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Application Instructions:Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents:
1. Resume/Cv
2. Cover Letter
After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages enable you to upload your cover letter and additional documents.
Returning Applicants - Login to your RF SUNY Careers Account to review your application.
