Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

The law firm is seeking a Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team in St. Louis. The ideal candidate should have a background in biomedical or mechanical engineering coupled with substantial patent experience in medical devices and/or mechanical products. This role requires a high level of academic achievement, JD degree, admission to the USPTO, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution, including drafting and filing patent applications.
• Collaborate with inventors and technical experts to understand and analyze inventions.
• Perform legal research and analysis related to patentability, freedom-to-operate, and invalidity.
• Respond to office actions and other communications from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Provide strategic advice on intellectual property matters to clients.

Requirements:

• JD degree and admission to the USPTO.
• Bachelor's degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering; other engineering disciplines with substantial patent experience in medical devices and/or mechanical products are acceptable.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• High level of academic achievement.
• Solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience.

Education:

• JD degree.
• Bachelor's degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering (or related field).

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent law and regulations.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Superb writing and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with inventors and technical experts.
• Strategic thinking in providing intellectual property advice.

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