Medical Devices Patent Attorney

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Jr. Patent Associate to join its expanding Intellectual Property practice.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career patent attorney who enjoys working directly with inventors on innovative mechanical technologies particularly medical devices. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team handling sophisticated U.S. and international patent matters for companies developing next-generation engineering and life sciences technologies.

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
  
• Collaborate directly with inventors engineers scientists and in-house counsel.
  
• Develop strategic patent portfolios for innovative engineering and medical technology clients.
  
• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and advise clients throughout the patent prosecution process.
  
• Assist with patentability validity infringement and freedom-to-operate analyses.
  
• Support intellectual property due diligence licensing transactions and related IP matters.
  
• Work closely with experienced patent attorneys on sophisticated domestic and international patent portfolios.
  

The practice has a strong emphasis on medical device technologies while also representing clients developing:

• Mechanical Engineering Innovations
  
• Chemical Engineering Technologies
  
• Advanced Materials & Materials Science
  
• Manufacturing Technologies
  
• Industrial & Consumer Products
  

• Join an established and growing national intellectual property practice.
  
• Work with innovative medical technology and engineering clients on sophisticated patent matters.
  
• Receive significant drafting responsibility and direct client interaction early in your career.
  
• Collaborative environment with experienced mentors and outstanding technical resources.
  
• Excellent long-term partnership potential within a team-oriented culture.
  
• Flexible hybrid work environment that balances collaboration with individual flexibility.
  

MNF Global Legal Search specializes in the nationwide placement of patent attorneys patent agents intellectual property attorneys and technology professionals.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity please contact Mark Fishman at

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
  
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  
• Active admission to at least one U.S. state bar (or eligibility for admission).
  
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
  
• Advanced technical degree is a plus.
  
• Approximately 13 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience as a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney.
  
• Demonstrated experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications involving mechanical technologies.
  
• Ability to support chemical engineering and materials science matters as client needs require.
  
• Strong academic credentials with outstanding analytical writing and communication skills.
  

• • Expected compensation: Approximately $175000$255000 depending on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors.

  • Performance-based and discretionary bonus opportunities.

  • Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance including HSA/FSA options and firm HSA contributions for eligible participants.

  • 401(k) retirement program.

  • Generous paid time off paid holidays and paid parental leave.

  • Flexible work arrangements professional development programs tuition reimbursement and mentorship designed to support long-term career growth.