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

A law firm in Raleigh is seeking a Mid-level Medical Devices and Mechanical Engineering Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney. 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. The candidate must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be admitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The position requires a candidate with high academic achievement, solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience, and exceptional writing and communication skills.

Duties:

• Conducting patent prosecution for medical devices and mechanical engineering innovations.
• Drafting and preparing patent applications, responses to office actions, and other legal documents.
• Conducting legal research to support patent prosecution efforts.
• Collaborating with inventors, engineers, and legal colleagues to assess and understand technical concepts.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex technical documents and translating them into patent applications.

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 and/or mechanical products will be considered.
• 3+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• High level of academic achievement.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent law and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct legal research and analyze complex technical documents.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork.

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