Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Seattle is seeking a Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with a strong background in biomedical or mechanical engineering. The ideal candidate will have a JD and admission to the USPTO, coupled with substantial patent experience in medical devices and/or mechanical products. This position requires excellent academic achievement, solid law firm or industry experience, and outstanding writing and communication skills.

Duties:

• Conduct patent preparation and prosecution activities related to medical devices and mechanical engineering innovations.
• Analyze and interpret technical documents, including engineering drawings and specifications, to support patent applications.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and clients to understand the intricacies of inventions and develop comprehensive patent strategies.
• Perform legal research and analysis to support patentability opinions and responses to office actions.
• Draft and review patent applications, responses, and related legal documents.

Requirements:

• A degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering is essential. Other engineering disciplines, combined with substantial patent experience in medical devices and/or mechanical products, will be considered.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are required.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering.

Certifications:

Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Strong background in biomedical or mechanical engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of patent laws and regulations.
• Exceptional legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with inventors, engineers, and clients.
• Solid understanding of medical devices and mechanical engineering principles.
• High level of academic achievement.

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