Patent Agent/Advisor (Medtech) — Palo Alto

We are seeking a highly motivated patent agent or advisor with substantive industry experience to join a busy patent counseling and prosecution practice in Palo Alto. The ideal candidate brings a technical background in material, chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering (or a related field) and at least one year of law firm experience.

The role involves conducting prior art database searches for patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses; analyzing patents and scientific papers to support patent prosecution, counseling, and litigation; and drafting patent applications and responses to office actions. The position requires superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English, broad scientific knowledge in mechanical and/or biomedical engineering, and an advanced degree is a plus.

The successful individual will demonstrate initiative, learn quickly, and work well collaboratively. Candidates must be a registered US patent agent or be eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and otherwise meet registration requirements. Law school tuition assistance is available for patent agent candidates.

• At least one year of law firm experience
• Degree in material, chemical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering (or related field)
• Broad scientific knowledge in mechanical engineering and/or biomedical engineering
• Registered US patent agent or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration exam and meet registration requirements
• Substantive industry experience preferred
• Advanced degree a plus
• Superb technical, written, and verbal communication skills in English