Patent Agent

Description We are looking for a skilled Patent Agent to join our team in Hayward, California. In this role, you will play a key part in managing and expanding our intellectual property portfolio while collaborating with legal counsel, engineers, and leadership. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Draft and review patent applications while coordinating with outside counsel to ensure accuracy and quality.

- Oversee the management of the company's patent and trademark portfolio, working closely with teams such as R& D, marketing, and business development.

- Maintain and update the internal patent database and docket, including performing related administrative tasks.

- Evaluate invention disclosures, collaborate with inventors, conduct patentability searches, and formulate effective search strategies.

- Conduct analysis of patents for due diligence, freedom to operate assessments, and patentability evaluations.

- Monitor patent alerts and watches using tools like Pat Base or Pat Doc to stay informed on relevant developments. Requirements - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Bioengineering, or a related scientific field.

- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, with a focus on medical device or life science technologies; in-house experience in the medical device or life science industry preferred.

- Proven expertise in mechanical and electro-mechanical inventions.

- Extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting complex patent applications within the medical device sector.

- Registered patent agent with the USPTO.

- Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications and familiar with patent docketing systems such as App Coll.

- Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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