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

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Boston is seeking a qualified Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in biomedical or mechanical engineering, coupled with substantial patent experience in medical devices and/or mechanical products.

Duties:

• Conducting thorough patent searches and analysis.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications related to medical devices and mechanical engineering.
• Providing legal advice and opinions on patentability, infringement, and validity matters.
• Collaborating with inventors, engineers, and clients to understand and assess inventions.
• Participating in patent litigation, if necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering. Other engineering disciplines are acceptable with substantial patent experience in medical devices and/or mechanical products.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required.
• Minimum of 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.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of patent laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work.

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