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

A law firm in Houston is seeking a Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in biomedical or mechanical engineering, coupled with substantial patent experience in medical devices and/or mechanical products. This position requires a JD, admission to the USPTO, high academic achievement, solid law firm or industry experience, and excellent writing and communication skills.

Duties:

• Conducting patent prosecution, including preparing and drafting patent applications
• Analyzing and responding to office actions from the USPTO
• Conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate searches
• Providing legal advice on patent and intellectual property matters
• Collaborating with inventors and technical experts to understand and evaluate inventions
• Managing and maintaining a portfolio of patent applications

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• 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
• 3+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience
• High level of academic achievement
• Solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience
• Superb writing and communication skills

Education:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Bachelor's degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering (or related field)

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Strong background in biomedical or mechanical engineering
• Substantial patent experience in medical devices and/or mechanical products
• Patent prosecution and drafting skills
• Legal research and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with inventors and technical experts
• Portfolio management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy

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