Patent Agent (Biomedical Device)

Job Title: Patent Agent (Biomedical Device)

Job Overview:
A New York City-based law firm is actively seeking a qualified Patent Agent with substantial experience in patent prosecution and technical expertise in biomedical engineering, mechanical systems, materials science, or closely aligned fields. The position involves working on intellectual property matters related to cutting-edge medical technologies and devices. The ideal candidate will contribute to a range of IP-related functions, including patent drafting, prosecution, due diligence analysis, and potentially post-grant proceedings.

Duties:

• Draft and revise patent applications, integrating complex scientific and engineering concepts

• Respond to communications from U.S. and international patent authorities regarding technical and legal matters

• Conduct technological evaluations of inventions and related subject matter

• Communicate with inventors to clarify scientific elements and advance patent strategy

• Identify and solve intricate IP issues using sound technical judgment

• Serve as liaison between inventors and patent offices throughout the application lifecycle

• Maintain professional correspondence with clients, internal legal teams, and external patent office staff

• Manage multiple tasks efficiently within deadlines and budget constraints

• Keep informed of technological advances relevant to client innovations and industry developments

• Maintain compliance with all legal and ethical standards related to confidentiality and IP protection

• Support the preparation and maintenance of firmwide reporting data relevant to IP filings

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in patent prosecution

• Background in medical device-related fields such as biomedical or mechanical engineering, physics, or materials science

• Familiarity with due diligence, portfolio management, and transactional IP matters

• Experience with PTAB proceedings is considered beneficial

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in technical writing

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing project demands and multitask efficiently

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, material science, or a related discipline

• An advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant technical field is advantageous

Certifications:

• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required

• Patent Bar eligibility is required if not already licensed

Skills:

• Advanced technical comprehension in medical device technologies

• Proficiency in drafting complex patent documentation

• In-depth knowledge of patent laws and USPTO procedures

• Skilled in using research databases, legal tech tools, and docketing software

• Comfortable operating within a hybrid work environment and meeting firm-set office attendance expectations

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with individuals across various roles and levels

Job Location:
New York City, NY

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. Thefirm pays top-of-market compensation.