Mid-Level Medical Devices And Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a skilled Mid-Level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of academic achievement, and solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience, along with superb writing and communication skills. The role involves patent preparation and prosecution, focusing on medical devices and mechanical products. The candidate must be admitted to the USPTO.

Duties:

• Conduct patent preparation and prosecution activities focusing on medical devices and mechanical products.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and clients to understand technical aspects and provide legal guidance.
• Perform patentability and infringement analyses.
• Draft legal documents, including patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Communicate effectively with clients, patent examiners, and internal teams.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• A degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering.
• Alternatively, degrees in other engineering disciplines and substantial patent experience in medical devices and/or mechanical products are acceptable.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering.

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Strong academic background and achievement.
• A solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in conducting patentability and infringement analyses.
• Ability to collaborate with inventors, engineers, and clients.
• Attention to detail in drafting legal documents.
• Familiarity with USPTO procedures and regulations.

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.