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

A law firm in San Francisco is currently seeking a Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Patent Agent. The ideal candidate should have a degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering, or other engineering disciplines, coupled with substantial patent experience in medical devices and/or mechanical products. The candidate must be admitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and possess a high level of academic achievement, along with solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience. Exceptional writing and communication skills are a must for this role.

Duties:

• Collaborating with inventors, engineers, and legal colleagues to assess and understand technical concepts related to medical devices and mechanical engineering innovations.
• Conducting patent prosecution, including drafting and preparing patent applications, responses to office actions, and other legal documents.
• Conducting legal research to support patent prosecution efforts.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex technical documents and translating them into patent applications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering; other engineering disciplines with substantial patent experience in medical devices and/or mechanical products will be considered.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• 3+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• High level of academic achievement.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering.

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent law and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct legal research and analyze complex technical documents.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork.

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