Senior Medical Device Patent Attorney (Remote-Friendly)

Cozen O'Connor; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O’Connor is seeking a patent attorney with a strong background in the medical device space to join the firm’s Intellectual Property Department. The position supports multiple offices across the U.S. including San Diego, with some remote work available.

Ideal candidates will have at least five years of related experience, a mechanical engineering background, and USPTO registration. The role involves drafting and prosecuting medical device patents, performing freedom-to-operate analyses, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of patent experience in medical devices.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting medical device patent applications (US and worldwide) and performing freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Licensure: USPTO registration and license in good standing; licensed to practice in the resident state.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute medical device patent applications and manage related portfolios.
• Perform due diligence and patent procurement services for clients.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses to support portfolio strategy.

Skills

Medical device patent experience

Patent drafting & prosecution

Analytical writing

US & international patent experience

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Job description

Cozen O’Connor is seeking a patent attorney with a strong background in the medical device space to join the firm’s Intellectual Property Department. The position supports multiple offices across the U.S. including San Diego, with some remote work available.

Ideal candidates will have at least five years of related experience, a mechanical engineering background, and USPTO registration. The role involves drafting and prosecuting medical device patents, performing freedom-to-operate analyses, and