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

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Nashville is seeking a qualified Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Patent Agent to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience, superb writing and communication skills, and a degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering. Other engineering disciplines coupled with substantial patent experience with medical devices and/or mechanical products will be considered. Admission to the USPTO is required, and ideal candidates should have 3+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Duties:

• Conducting patent searches and analyzing prior art in the field of medical devices and mechanical engineering.
• Drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO.
• Collaborating with inventors, engineers, and attorneys to gather necessary information for patent applications.
• Providing legal advice on patent-related matters, including infringement analysis and patentability opinions.
• Conducting interviews with patent examiners and responding to office actions.
• Managing and maintaining patent dockets, including deadlines and documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• 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.

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent law and procedures.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with inventors, engineers, and attorneys.
• Superb writing and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in managing patent dockets and deadlines.
• Knowledge of patent searches and analysis in the field of medical devices and mechanical engineering.
• Legal advice on patent-related matters, including infringement analysis and patentability opinions.

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