Biomedical Patent Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Woodbury, MN, is seeking a highly qualified Biomedical Patent Attorney to join their legal team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in electrical engineering or biomedical engineering, hold a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and be registered with the USPTO. Previous experience with active medical devices is crucial for success in this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting thorough patent searches and analyzing prior art related to biomedical inventions.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications for medical devices, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Providing legal advice on intellectual property matters related to biomedical technology.
• Collaborating with inventors, engineers, and other legal professionals to gather necessary information for patent filings.
• Conducting patentability assessments and freedom-to-operate analyses.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or higher degree in electrical engineering or biomedical engineering.
• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• USPTO registration.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree or higher degree in electrical engineering or biomedical engineering.
• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• USPTO registration.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of patent laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Previous experience with active medical devices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.

Based in St. Paul, this law firm caters to the high end technological requirements in the intellectual property area. The firm was founded over a decade ago and has 38 attorneys working in the areas of electrical, software, medical devices, mechanical and chemical law. The firm works on mix of sound technical skills, legal knowledge and years of experience and ensures that its clients get the best possible representation in the industry.