Intellectual Property Attorney #22382 Washington, DC

Vanguard-IP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP is seeking a candidate with a strong mechanical engineering background and proven experience in drafting and prosecuting medical device patent applications. The role requires evaluating freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses, performing due diligence, and managing patent portfolios.

Candidates should hold an undergraduate (or higher) degree in mechanical engineering, have a license in good standing in their resident state, and be registered before the USPTO.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and prosecuting medical device patent applications (US and worldwide).
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses; perform due diligence.
• Manage patent portfolios and procurement services.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute medical device patent applications in the US and worldwide.
• Perform freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses.
• Conduct due diligence and manage patent portfolios.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Mechanical engineering

USPTO registration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

PhD not required

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.