Patent Agent Biomedical Device

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Job Title: Patent Agent (Biomedical Device)

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm located in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Patent Agent with a technical background in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, material sciences, or closely related technologies. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong command of U.S. patent prosecution procedures, an aptitude for complex technologies, and an interest in collaborating with inventors and legal teams. The position provides exposure to a range of intellectual property matters, including patent portfolio strategy, prior art analysis, and occasional support on IP-related transactions.

Duties:

• Draft patent applications, incorporating relevant scientific and technical elements

• Prepare responses to U.S. and international patent office actions

• Analyze inventions, perform literature and patentability searches, and advise on IP strategy

• Communicate technical details effectively with inventors and internal stakeholders

• Collaborate with the USPTO on all stages of the patent application process

• Provide support in IP due diligence and portfolio management projects

• Stay current with evolving technologies relevant to biomedical and mechanical inventions

• Maintain records and generate reports used for IP workflow tracking and analytics

• Engage in continuing legal education to maintain active USPTO registration

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of patent prosecution experience

• Demonstrated familiarity with medical device technologies

• Previous exposure to patent portfolio analysis or IP diligence is preferred

• Experience with PTAB proceedings is considered a plus

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under time-sensitive deadlines

• Familiarity with IP docketing tools and document management systems

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, material science, or related discipline

• Advanced degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) are considered a strong asset

Certifications:

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

• Eligible to sit for the Patent Bar if not already admitted

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in technical and legal contexts

• Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Ability to work independently while engaging with diverse teams

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and organizational skill

• Comfortable working in a hybrid schedule and adapting to workload peaks

Job Location:
San Francisco, CA (hybrid work schedule requiring minimum 3 days/week onsite)

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306