Senior Patent Prosecutor: Lifesciences & MedTech

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Benefits programs

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, California, is seeking a Patent Prosecutor to manage and develop a global patent portfolio protecting Edwards’ innovations. The role collaborates with R&D, marketing, and other functions to set and execute an IP strategy.

The candidate will review invention disclosures for patentability, prepare and prosecute applications, and guide outside counsel for foreign filings, while assessing threats and freedom to operate. 5+ years in patent law preferred.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Admission to a State Bar.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• A minimum of 5 years of legal experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a global patent portfolio protecting Edwards’ innovation
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and other business functions to establish and execute an IP strategy
• Review and evaluate invention disclosures for patentability
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications, direct outside counsel in the prosecution of applications outside the United States
• Evaluate competitive threats and freedom to operate
• Advise and educate internal clients regarding IP-related issues, including new developments in patent and trade secret laws and policies

Skills

Patent prosecution

IP strategy

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Engineering degree

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, California, is seeking a Patent Prosecutor to manage and develop a global patent portfolio protecting Edwards’ innovations. The role collaborates with R&D, marketing, and other functions to set and execute an IP strategy.

The candidate will review invention disclosures for patentability, prepare and prosecute applications, and guide outside counsel for foreign filings, while assessing threats and freedom to operate. 5+ years in patent law preferred.