Medical Device – Patent Associate/Agent (Junior to Mid-Level) - Boston

Greenberg Traurig•Boston, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has a dynamic full-time employment opportunity for a junior to mid-level Patent Associate or Patent Agent to join their growing medical device practice in Boston. The firm offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100. The associate/agent will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country, including interacting with GT attorneys across their global platform. The position requires residence in the Boston office.

Requirements

Admitted to the patent bar
1-4 years of experience with all aspects of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution and counseling related to medical technologies
Prior firm experience
Strong technical background in biomedical, mechanical, robotics, electrical/computer engineering or equivalent discipline
Residence in the Boston office
Excellent academic record
Superior organizational and communication skills (written and oral)
Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service
Creative and strategic approach to prosecution
For Associate candidates: Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for admission to the Massachusetts Bar

Responsibilities

Collaborating with clients to identify innovation and design strategies for patent protection
Drafting and prosecuting patent applications related to medical devices and diagnostics
Managing complex patent prosecution dockets
Conducting patent landscape analysis and freedom to operate assessments
Advising clients regarding patentability, validity, and infringement
Performing IP due diligence in connection with VC investments and mergers and acquisitions