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

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with a strong background in biomedical or mechanical engineering. The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and a minimum of 3 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution for medical devices and mechanical engineering technologies.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications, responding to office actions, and providing legal advice on patent-related matters.
• Conduct patent searches and analyze prior art to support patentability opinions.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and other legal professionals to understand and protect intellectual property.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree 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 or mechanical products will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree 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:

• Solid understanding of patent law and patent prosecution procedures.
• High level of academic achievement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with inventors, engineers, and legal professionals.
• Previous law firm, engineering, or industry experience is highly desirable.

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