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

A law firm in Wilmington is seeking a qualified Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Patent Agent to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, substantial law firm or industry experience, excellent communication skills, and a degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering. This role requires admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and a minimum of 3 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Duties:

• Conduct prior art searches and analyze patent and scientific literature.
• Draft patent applications for medical devices and mechanical products.
• Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Provide technical and legal analysis for patentability, infringement, and validity opinions.
• Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to understand and articulate complex technical concepts.

Requirements:

• A degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering.
• Admission to the USPTO.
• 3+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• High level of academic achievement.
• The 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:

• Proficiency in conducting prior art searches.
• Excellent drafting skills for patent applications.
• Ability to provide technical and legal analysis.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of medical devices and mechanical products.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Other engineering disciplines, coupled with substantial patent experience with medical devices and/or mechanical products, are acceptable.

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