Intellectual Property Attorney #22381 San Diego

Vanguard-IP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP, a California patent practice, seeks an experienced patent attorney with a mechanical engineering background to support medical device portfolios. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and performing freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses for surgical, robotics-assisted, and cardiovascular devices.

Strong writing and analytical skills are essential. Licensure in the resident state and USPTO registration are required.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and prosecuting medical device patent applications.
• Ability to perform freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses.
• Licensure in the resident state and registration before the USPTO required.

Skills

Patent drafting

Analytical writing

Mechanical engineering

USPTO registration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

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.

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.