Patent Pro: Medical Devices & Robotics IP Associate

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate to bolster their growing IP practice. The role involves handling patent prosecution from drafting to prosecution, collaborating with clients and attorneys, and drafting patent applications across medical devices, electronics, robotics, and related technologies.

Candidates should have 2–4 years of patent prosecution experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Physics, or closely related field, and strong writing

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Physics, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience with patent matters involving medical devices, electronics, robotics, or similar technologies.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong technical and legal writing skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical and legal concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle patent prosecution matters from application drafting through prosecution.
• Work closely with clients and attorneys to understand complex technical and legal issues.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications involving technologies such as medical devices, electronics, robotics, and related technologies.
• Prepare clear, technically accurate legal documents and client communications.
• Analyze complex technical concepts and translate them into effective patent strategies and written materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on intellectual property matters and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Physics or related field

Job description

A well-established law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate to bolster their growing IP practice. The role involves handling patent prosecution from drafting to prosecution, collaborating with clients and attorneys, and drafting patent applications across medical devices, electronics, robotics, and related technologies.

Candidates should have 2–4 years of patent prosecution experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Physics, or closely related field, and strong writing