1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview:

A law firm in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a skilled and motivated Medtech Patent Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will be key in conducting prior art database searches, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, offering patent prosecution counseling, providing due diligence support, and assisting with litigation support.

Job Details:

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Provide patent prosecution counseling.
• Offer due diligence support for legal matters.
• Assist in litigation support related to medtech patent issues.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of substantive patent prosecution experience.
• An undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or bioelectrical engineering.
• USPTO registration is required.

Skills:

• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others.

Education:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or bioelectrical engineering.

Certifications:

• USPTO registration.

Benefits:

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings account (with the applicable medical plan).
• Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and/or adults.
• Other parental support benefits.

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