Patent Agent (Biomedical Device)

Job Title: Patent Agent (Biomedical Device)

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm located in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Patent Agent with a technical background in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, material sciences, or closely related technologies. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong command of U.S. patent prosecution procedures, an aptitude for complex technologies, and an interest in collaborating with inventors and legal teams. The position provides exposure to a range of intellectual property matters, including patent portfolio strategy, prior art analysis, and occasional support on IP-related transactions.

Duties:

• Draft patent applications, incorporating relevant scientific and technical elements

• Prepare responses to U.S. and international patent office actions

• Analyze inventions, perform literature and patentability searches, and advise on IP strategy

• Communicate technical details effectively with inventors and internal stakeholders

• Collaborate with the USPTO on all stages of the patent application process

• Provide support in IP due diligence and portfolio management projects

• Stay current with evolving technologies relevant to biomedical and mechanical inventions

• Maintain records and generate reports used for IP workflow tracking and analytics

• Engage in continuing legal education to maintain active USPTO registration

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of patent prosecution experience

• Demonstrated familiarity with medical device technologies

• Previous exposure to patent portfolio analysis or IP diligence is preferred

• Experience with PTAB proceedings is considered a plus

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under time-sensitive deadlines

• Familiarity with IP docketing tools and document management systems

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, material science, or related discipline

• Advanced degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) are considered a strong asset

Certifications:

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

• Eligible to sit for the Patent Bar if not already admitted

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in technical and legal contexts

• Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Ability to work independently while engaging with diverse teams

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and organizational skill

• Comfortable working in a hybrid schedule and adapting to workload peaks

Job Location:
San Francisco, CA (hybrid work schedule requiring minimum 3 days/week onsite)

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. Thefirm pays top-of-market compensation.