Intellectual Property Attorney

Cozen O'Connor; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O’Connor is seeking a patent attorney with a strong background in the medical device space to join the firm’s Intellectual Property Department. The position supports multiple offices across the U.S. including San Diego, with some remote work available.

Ideal candidates will have at least five years of related experience, a mechanical engineering background, and USPTO registration. The role involves drafting and prosecuting medical device patents, performing freedom-to-operate analyses, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of patent experience in medical devices.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting medical device patent applications (US and worldwide) and performing freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Licensure: USPTO registration and license in good standing; licensed to practice in the resident state.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute medical device patent applications and manage related portfolios.
• Perform due diligence and patent procurement services for clients.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses to support portfolio strategy.

Skills

Medical device patent experience

Patent drafting & prosecution

Analytical writing

US & international patent experience

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Job description

Cozen O’Connor is seeking a patent attorney with a strong background in the medical device space to join the firm’s Intellectual Property Department. Candidates will have a minimum of five years of experience and may sit in any of the following offices: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, Seattle, or Washington, D.C., with some degree of remote work available.

The ideal candidate will have experience with a range of medical device technologies, including surgical devices for spine, knee, ankle as well as robotics-assisted devices and potentially cardiovascular tools. Experience drafting and prosecuting such medical device patent applications (both in the U.S. and worldwide); conducting freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses; performing due diligence; handling patent procurement services, and generally managing patent portfolios is essential. Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in mechanical engineering; Ph.D. not required. An excellent academic record and strong analytical and writing skills are required. A license in good standing in the resident state and registration before the USPTO are also required.

The salary ranges for this role are listed below and represent the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location.

• Chicago – $250,000-300,000
• Minneapolis – $240,000-$290,000
• New York – $270,000-$320,000
• San Diego -$225,000-$275,000
• Seattle -$225,000-$275,000
• Washington, D.C. – $270,000-$320,000