Intellectual Property Counsel/Patent Agent
About the position
Responsibilities
• Strategic patent portfolio management
• Preparation and prosecution of patent applications
• Product clearance
• Intellectual property due diligence
Requirements
• BA Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience required
• JD with 5+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background preferred
• Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required
• Must have a background in medical devices and mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and/or software required
• 3-5 years' experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications with a law firm or corporation required
• Must have previous experience in managing patent portfolios, either as in-house or law firm patent counsel required
• Must be able to draft patent applications in coordination with inventors preferred
Nice-to-haves
• Ability to understand, analyze, and communicate complex technologies in oral and written form
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Some experience with intellectual property due diligence and product clearance is preferred
• Experience as a Patent Examiner and/or patent searcher is preferred
• Some experience managing a trademark portfolio is preferred
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