Patent Agent/Advisor (Medtech)

Cooley LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Patent Agent/Advisor to join their dynamic team in Boston. This role offers the opportunity to engage in patent counseling and prosecution, requiring a strong background in mechanical or biomedical engineering. The ideal candidate will possess superb communication skills and a passion for innovation. With a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment. If you are eager to make an impact in the Medtech field, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Law school tuition assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Parental leave

Qualifications

• At least one year of law firm experience required.
• Registered US patent agent or eligible for USPTO exam.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art database searches for patentability.
• Analyze patent and scientific papers to assist attorneys.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.

Skills

Patent Law

Technical Communication

Analytical Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Join to apply for the Patent Agent/Advisor (Medtech) role at Cooley LLP.

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with substantive industry experience, at least one year of law firm experience, and a degree in mechanical, chemical, or biomedical engineering (or a related field) to join our busy patent counseling & prosecution practice.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Conducting prior art database searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
2. Analyzing patent and scientific papers and documents to assist patent attorneys on patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation.
3. Drafting patent applications and responses to office actions.

Requirements:

• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Broad scientific knowledge in mechanical engineering and/or biomedical engineering; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Must be a registered US patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and meet other registration requirements.
• Individual must possess initiative, be a fast learner, and work well with others.

Additional information:

• Law school tuition assistance available to patent agent candidates.
• Expected annual pay range: $125,000 - $205,000, dependent on location, experience, and skills.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, parental leave, and more.