Emerging Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Associate

Hawkstone Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkstone Search is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate with 1–3 years of US patent prosecution experience for a nationally recognized IP practice. This early-career role offers significant responsibility, close partner exposure, and direct client contact in a leading life sciences group.

Prepare and prosecute US patent applications across sophisticated life sciences technologies, contribute to strategy, drafting and diligence, and develop a broad prosecution skillset with senior attorney

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of US patent prosecution experience, including experience as a Patent Agent or Technology Specialist
• Experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
• Background in molecular biology, immunology, immuno-oncology, genetics and/or agricultural biotechnology would be particularly valuable
• USPTO registration or eligibility to practice before the USPTO

Responsibilities

• Preparing and prosecuting US patent applications across sophisticated life sciences technologies
• Working on patent strategy, drafting, prosecution and IP diligence matters
• Working closely with partners on complex client matters and developing a broad prosecution skillset
• Advising innovative clients on their patent portfolios and protection strategies

Skills

US Patent Prosecution

Patent Agent

Technology Specialist

Job description

Hawkstone Search is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate with 1–3 years of US patent prosecution experience for a nationally recognized IP practice. This early-career role offers significant responsibility, close partner exposure, and direct client contact in a leading life sciences group.

Prepare and prosecute US patent applications across sophisticated life sciences technologies, contribute to strategy, drafting and diligence, and develop a broad prosecution skillset with senior attorney