Patent Associate - Biotechnology #21550 New York

Vanguard-IP

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New York, NY Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have experience in life sciences related patent and IP work including counseling and due diligence, patent preparation and prosecution, and drafting and negotiating IP agreements. A graduate degree in molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, or a related area is required, and a Ph.D. is preferred. Experience in interparty matters is also desirable, but not required. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and excellent writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills. Active Bar admission in Georgia, New York, or Pennsylvania, respectively, and registration with the USPTO are required.

SUMMARY

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.

About this role

Summary

Assist with patent and IP work in life sciences, drafting, prosecution, and counseling.

Job title

Patent Associate - Biotechnology

Experience level

entry level

Industry

legal

Location requirements

New York, NY, on-site; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

patent preparationprosecutionIP agreementsUSPTO registrationbar admission

Preferred skills

molecular biologyimmunologybiochemistryinterparty matters

Specializations

patentIPbiotechnologylife sciences
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City