Patent Law

OSI Pharmaceuticals is seeking a patent agent to begin work in Melville, N.Y. and relocate to Ardsley, N.Y. around the first quarter of 2010. Person to maintain and expand OSI?s intellectual property by drafting and prosecuting new and existing patent applications and by responding to U.S. and foreign Office Actions. Provide analysis of third party IP from patent database search results. Perform other administrative patent duties as required.

Responsibilities:
? Assess the patentability of new technologies developed by OSI scientists. Collaborate and strategize with researchers to draft new patent applications. Prepare and revise non-provisional and foreign filings.
? Prosecute patent applications. Review and respond to U.S. Office Actions and instruct outside foreign counsel for Office Action responses.
? Provide analysis of third party IP from patent database search results.

Requirements:
? B.S. in Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry, Registration to practice before the U.S.P.T.O., 1-3 years relevant experience including
? Patent drafting, patent prosecution, IP analyses (e.g. freedom to operate, infringement, validity).
? IP database proficiency (e.g. Geneseq, Derwent, Delphion, USPTO, EPO, JPO), prior art searches.
? Provide analysis of third party IP from patent database search results.

Contact:
To apply for this position, please submit your resume to http://careers.osip.com (Reference job # AR00014). For more information about OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.? visit our website.?

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Ardsley, New York