Patent Agent/Advisor (Medtech)

Direct Counsel

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$205,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, Attorney, Biomedical Engineering, Communication Skills, Intellectual Property (IP), Legal, Life Insurance, Mechanical Engineering, Patent Analysis, Patent Procurement, Patent Strategy, Patents, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Team Player, Technical Writing, Tuition Fees, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
Today
Patent Agent/Advisor (Medtech)
Locations: Boston, MA | Chicago, IL | Washington, DC | New York, NY | Reston, VA

Job Description:
Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent or Advisor to join a leading intellectual property law firm with a strong focus on medtech innovations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical, chemical, or biomedical engineering (or a related discipline), at least one year of experience in a law firm setting, and a demonstrated ability to support patent prosecution and counseling in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:
  • Conducting prior art searches for patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses
  • Analyzing patents, scientific literature, and technical documents
  • Drafting patent applications and responding to USPTO Office Actions
  • Collaborating closely with attorneys on strategic patent counseling
Qualifications:
  • Degree in mechanical, chemical, or biomedical engineering (or related field); advanced degree preferred
  • Broad scientific knowledge, particularly in mechanical and/or biomedical engineering
  • At least one year of law firm experience in patent prosecution
  • Exceptional technical, writing, and verbal communication skills
  • Registered U.S. Patent Agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Additional Details:
  • Law school tuition assistance is available for patent agent candidates
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation:
The expected annual salary range is $125,000 - $205,000, based on experience, skills, and geographic location.

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability
  • Backup care for children/adults, fertility benefits, and parental support
  • Vacation (4 weeks annually), sick time (2 weeks annually), and 10 paid holidays
  • Generous parental leave policies

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