Intellectual Property Attorney #22383 New York

Vanguard Intellectual Partners, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP in New York seeks an experienced patent professional with a focus on medical devices. The ideal candidate drafts and prosecutes US and international applications and manages robust portfolios.

Candidates should hold a mechanical engineering degree, have strong writing and analytical skills, and be registered to practice before the USPTO with a license in good standing in their resident state. PhD not required.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and prosecuting medical device patent applications worldwide.
• Experience with freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses and due diligence.
• License to practice before the USPTO and in good standing in the resident state.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute medical device patent applications (US and worldwide).
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses.
• Perform due diligence and manage patent procurement services.
• Maintain and manage patent portfolios.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Medical devices

Analytical writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate 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.