Mid-Level Medical Devices And Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Agent

Job Overview: A law firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is seeking a qualified Mid-Level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Agent with a strong academic background, substantial law firm or industry experience, and exceptional writing and communication skills. The ideal candidate should possess at least 3 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience, hold a degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering, and be admitted to the USPTO.

Duties:

• Conduct patent searches and analyses for medical devices and mechanical engineering innovations.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and legal teams to gather necessary information for patent filings.
• Provide legal advice and opinions regarding patentability, infringement, and freedom-to-operate.
• Manage and maintain a portfolio of patent applications.
• Stay abreast of relevant legal and technological developments in the medical devices and mechanical engineering fields.
• Assist in client counseling and strategic patent portfolio management.

Requirements:

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

Education:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering.

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with inventors, engineers, and legal teams.
• Proficiency in patent searches and analyses.
• Legal advice and opinion drafting.
• Portfolio management and maintenance.

Other Considerations:

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified individual to join a dynamic law firm and