Hybrid Patent Agent, Medical Devices & IP Strategy

Route 92 Medical; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Competitive base pay plus corporate bonus

Generous vacation policy

12 weeks paid parental leave

Monthly cell phone stipend

Job summary

A medical technology company in San Mateo is seeking a Patent Agent to draft and prosecute patent applications, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage intellectual property strategies. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with medical device patents and a strong understanding of patent law. This full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, parental leave, and generous vacation policies. The position is hybrid, requiring office attendance 2–3 days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a patent agent with medical device patents.
• Experience with in-house patent portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and validity analyses.
• Collaborate with inventors and engineers to evaluate inventions.
• Oversee company's intellectual property strategy.
• Support patent litigation processes.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Understanding of U.S. and international patent law

Legal writing skills

Experience in medical devices

Proficiency with databases for prior art searches

Attention to detail and organization

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, biology, or related field

Registered to practice before the USPTO

Job description

A medical technology company in San Mateo is seeking a Patent Agent to draft and prosecute patent applications, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage intellectual property strategies. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with medical device patents and a strong understanding of patent law. This full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, parental leave, and generous vacation policies. The position is hybrid, requiring office attendance 2–3 days a week.