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

A law firm based in Boston is seeking a highly qualified Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Patent Agent to join their team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong academic background solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience, along with excellent writing and communication skills. The primary focus will be on patent preparation and prosecution with a specialization in medical devices and mechanical engineering.

Duties:

• Conduct prior art searches and analyze patent and scientific literature.
• Collaborate with inventors and technical experts to draft patent applications.
• Prepare responses to office actions and communicate with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Provide strategic counsel on patent portfolio development and management.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Stay updated on relevant legal and industry developments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.
• Solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering.

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• High level of academic achievement.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to collaborate with inventors and technical experts.
• Knowledge of patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.

Other Considerations:

Candidates with other engineering disciplines, coupled with substantial patent experience in medical devices and/or mechanical products, will be considered.

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