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

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a qualified Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering, with other engineering disciplines considered, coupled with substantial patent experience in medical devices and/or mechanical products.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution for medical devices and mechanical engineering technologies.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Provide legal counsel on patent-related matters, including infringement analysis and freedom-to-operate opinions.
• Conduct patent searches and due diligence investigations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Bachelor's degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering; other engineering disciplines with significant patent experience in medical devices and/or mechanical products will be considered.
• 3+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• High level of academic achievement.
• Solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience.
• Superb writing and communication skills.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent law and regulations.
• Proficiency in patent prosecution for medical devices and mechanical engineering technologies.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

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