Medical Device Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Medical Device Patent Agent in Spokane, WA. This role offers flexibility with remote, hybrid, or in-office work arrangements. The position involves working with a diverse team to support the firm's intellectual property practice, focusing on medical devices and bioinformatics.

• Prepare and prosecute patents across various technology areas.
• Manage foreign prosecution and render opinions to clients.
• Engage extensively and promptly with in-house attorneys, inventors, and practitioners.

• USPTO Registration or commitment to take the exam within 6 months.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, physics, or related discipline.
• Conscientious, detail-oriented, and effective communicator.
• Team player with collaborative skills at all levels.
• Technical understanding of machine learning models, human physiology, genomics, signal processing, and analog circuits.
• For candidates with less than 3 years of experience, willingness to work at least 3 days a week in Seattle, WA or Spokane, WA office.

• 3+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Juris Doctorate.
• Advanced degree in bioengineering or biomedical engineering.
• Technical understanding of computer networks, polymer chemistry, medical imaging, genetic sequencing, bioinformatics, electrophysiology, mechanical devices, and fluid dynamics.

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, physics, or related discipline.

• USPTO Registration or commitment to take the exam within 6 months.

• Conscientious and detail-oriented.
• Effective communication with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Team collaboration at all levels.
• Technical understanding of relevant scientific and engineering principles.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick leave.
• At least ten paid holidays each year.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance.
• Extensive wellness benefits and work flexibility.