Medtech Patent Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in San Diego, CA, seeks a qualified and experienced Medtech Patent Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting prior art database searches, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, providing patent prosecution counseling, offering due diligence support, and assisting in litigation matters related to medtech patents.

Job Details:

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications in the field of medical technology.
• Provide patent prosecution counseling to clients.
• Offer due diligence support for patent-related matters.
• Assist in litigation support for medtech patent cases.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of substantive patent prosecution experience.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or bioelectrical engineering.
• USPTO registration is required.
• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Initiative, fast learner, and ability to work well with others.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or bioelectrical engineering.

Certifications:

• USPTO registration.

Skills:

• Substantive patent prosecution experience.
• Prior art database search proficiency.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Litigation support skills.
• Due diligence support skills.

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Benefits offered: The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (with the applicable medical plan).
• Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and/or adults.
• Parental support benefits.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• Accrual of four weeks of vacation time per year and two weeks of sick time per year.
• 10 paid holidays each year.

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.