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

A law firm in Phoenix is seeking a qualified and experienced Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Patent Agent. The ideal candidate should possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience, superb writing and communication skills, and a degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering. Other engineering disciplines, coupled with substantial patent experience with medical devices and/or mechanical products, are acceptable. Admission to the USPTO is required.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution for medical devices and mechanical engineering inventions.
• Draft and prepare patent applications, responses to office actions, and other legal documents related to patent prosecution.
• Conduct patentability searches and provide opinions on patent issues.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and legal professionals to gather necessary information for patent applications.
• Stay updated on relevant legal and technological developments in the field of medical devices and mechanical engineering.

Requirements:

• Bachelor or advanced degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering.
• Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.
• 3+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• High level of academic achievement.
• The solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience.
• Superb writing and communication skills.

Education:

Bachelor or advanced degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering.

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Proficient in patent prosecution for medical devices and mechanical engineering inventions.
• Strong drafting skills for patent applications and legal documents.
• Ability to conduct patentability searches and provide opinions on patent issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legal and technological developments in the field.
• Attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. 

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