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Intellectual Property Counsel/Patent Agent

Intellectual Property Counsel/Patent Agent

CompanyZOLL Medical Corporation
LocationLowell, MA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, JD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • BA Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience required
  • Must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required
  • Must have a background in medical devices and mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and/or software required
  • 3-5 years’ experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications with a law firm or corporation required
  • Must have previous experience in managing patent portfolios, either as in-house or law firm patent counsel required

Responsibilities

  • Strategic patent portfolio management
  • Preparation and prosecution of patent applications
  • Product clearance
  • Intellectual property due diligence

Preferred Qualifications

  • JD with 5+ years of relevant experience preferred
  • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background preferred
  • Must be able to draft patent applications in coordination with inventors preferred
  • Some experience with intellectual property due diligence and product clearance is preferred
  • Experience as a Patent Examiner and/or patent searcher is preferred
  • Some experience managing a trademark portfolio is preferred