Patent Agent/Advisor (Medtech)
$125k - $205kDirect Counsel
Patent Agent/Advisor (Medtech)
Locations: Boston, MA | Chicago, IL | Washington, DC | New York, NY | Reston, VA Job Description:
Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent or Advisor to join a leading intellectual property law firm with a strong focus on medtech innovations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical, chemical, or biomedical engineering (or a related discipline), at least one year of experience in a law firm setting, and a demonstrated ability to support patent prosecution and counseling in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include:
The expected annual salary range is $125,000 - $205,000 , based on experience, skills, and geographic location. Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
Locations: Boston, MA | Chicago, IL | Washington, DC | New York, NY | Reston, VA Job Description:
Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent or Advisor to join a leading intellectual property law firm with a strong focus on medtech innovations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical, chemical, or biomedical engineering (or a related discipline), at least one year of experience in a law firm setting, and a demonstrated ability to support patent prosecution and counseling in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting prior art searches for patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses
- Analyzing patents, scientific literature, and technical documents
- Drafting patent applications and responding to USPTO Office Actions
- Collaborating closely with attorneys on strategic patent counseling
- Degree in mechanical, chemical, or biomedical engineering (or related field); advanced degree preferred
- Broad scientific knowledge, particularly in mechanical and/or biomedical engineering
- At least one year of law firm experience in patent prosecution
- Exceptional technical, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Registered U.S. Patent Agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Law school tuition assistance is available for patent agent candidates
- Equal Opportunity Employer
The expected annual salary range is $125,000 - $205,000 , based on experience, skills, and geographic location. Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability
- Backup care for children/adults, fertility benefits, and parental support
- Vacation (4 weeks annually), sick time (2 weeks annually), and 10 paid holidays
- Generous parental leave policies
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