Technology Patent Agent | Philadelphia, PA

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  • Location: Philadelphia, PA

  • Company: BCG Attorney Search

conducting prior art searches, and engaging in practice development activities. Job Details: Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office. Conduct prior art searches and analyses to backss patentability, novelty, and inventiveness.

Perform patentability analysis and assist in patent clearance studies and other patent-related opinion projects. Engage in practice development activities to build and maintain client relationships. Prepare substantive client correspondence related to patent matters. Instruct local counsel for foreign filings and Office Actions. Ability to apply advanced concepts in biomedical and mechanical engineering fields,

with a focus on medical devices. Study and analyze scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documents. Experience with medical devices is a plus.

Assist in patent prosecution and drafting patent applications, or relevant experience examining patent applications at the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or graduate degree), preferably in biomedical or mechanical engineering; related degrees will be considered. Experience with medical devices is advantageous. Experience in drafting patent applications and patent prosecution preferred. Registered patent agent or eligibility to sit for the USPTO patent agent exam. Skills:

Strong analytical and research skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to apply advanced concepts in biomedical and mechanical engineering. Familiarity with patent laws and regulations. Practice development and client relationship management skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a qualified individual to contribute to the firm's patent practice and work on cutting-edge technologies. This is one of the top law firms in the country to work forin its huge Philadelphia office, this firm draws rave reviews. Although much more a large firm atmosphere than most of the East Coast (non-New York) based firms, this firm has one of the most exciting full service practices around.

However, it is not easy to get in with this fairly elite group of attorneys--they are very picky about their candidates. The culture here is fairly competitive--although the partners take care of their own, this is a group of high powered professionals who are used to acheiving at very high levels--and used to beating out the guy next door. This internal drive will keep associates staying later and later to earn bragging rights on occasion--but it's not as if the work isn't abundant enough to keep you there.

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