Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Patent Agent

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm based in Seattle is seeking a Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Patent Agent. The ideal candidate should possess a high level of academic achievement and substantial law firm, engineering, or industry experience, along with superb writing and communication skills. The candidate must hold a degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering, although other engineering disciplines coupled with significant patent experience with medical devices and/or mechanical products will be considered. Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.

Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive patent searches and analyses to determine the patentability of inventions in the medical devices and mechanical engineering domains.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications related to medical devices and mechanical products.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and attorneys to gather necessary information for patent preparation.
• Provide legal counsel on patent matters, including infringement and validity opinions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of patent strategies for clients in the biomedical and mechanical engineering sectors.
• Conduct due diligence on intellectual property matters in mergers, acquisitions, and licensing transactions.
• Stay abreast of developments in patent law and regulations relevant to medical devices and mechanical engineering.

Requirements:

• High level of academic achievement.
• 3+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering; other engineering disciplines with substantial patent experience accepted.
• Admission to the USPTO is mandatory.

Education:

Bachelor's or higher degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering.

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Solid understanding of patent law and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough patent searches and analyses.
• Strong drafting and prosecution skills for patent applications.
• Legal counsel capabilities on patent-related matters.
• Knowledge of intellectual property due diligence processes.
• Strategic thinking and ability to contribute to patent strategies.

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