Patent Counsel or Senior Patent Agent

Hyperfine • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

Hyperfine is seeking an experienced Patent Counsel or Senior Patent Agent to join its Legal team and help drive the company’s intellectual property strategy. Reporting to the General Counsel, this position manages and expands Hyperfine’s global patent portfolio and works closely with engineering, product, software, AI, clinical, and research teams to identify, protect, and maximize the value of company innovations. The role spans medical devices, artificial intelligence, software, imaging systems, cloud technologies, and healthcare innovation.

The position manages patent portfolio development and prosecution, performs intellectual property analyses, supports strategic transactions, and advises internal stakeholders on IP risks and opportunities. It also contributes to IP policies, processes, and training, while coordinating outside counsel and budgets.

Requirements

• Patent Counsel candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Patent Counsel candidates must be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and be in good standing.
• Patent Counsel candidates must be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Patent Counsel candidates must have 5+ years of intellectual property experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department, with significant patent prosecution experience.
• Patent Counsel candidates must have demonstrated experience managing patent portfolios and advising on IP strategy.
• Senior Patent Agent candidates must be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Senior Patent Agent candidates must have 5+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Senior Patent Agent candidates must have demonstrated success developing and executing patent strategies for innovative technology products.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering, physics, medical imaging, machine learning, robotics, or a related technical discipline.
• Ability to understand highly technical concepts and translate them into practical IP protection strategies.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Senior Patent Agent candidates preferably have a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Experience with software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, medical devices, imaging systems, signal processing, cloud technologies, or related technologies.
• Experience supporting medical device, digital health, software, AI, or healthcare technology companies.
• Experience conducting IP due diligence and supporting strategic transactions.
• Familiarity with global patent prosecution and international IP strategies.
• Experience analyzing competitive patent landscapes and identifying IP risks and opportunities.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing outside counsel and IP budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex legal and technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative and business-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for innovation.
• Ability to work independently while building strong cross-functional relationships.
• Comfort operating in a dynamic, growth-stage environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage Hyperfine’s global patent portfolio, including invention harvesting, patent preparation, prosecution, maintenance, and portfolio optimization.
• Partner with engineering, scientific, software, AI, clinical, and business teams to identify patentable innovations and develop IP protection strategies.
• Prepare, prosecute, and manage U.S. and international patent applications in coordination with outside counsel.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, infringement, and competitive landscape analyses to support business and product strategy.
• Develop and implement patent filing strategies aligned with the company’s technology roadmap and business objectives.
• Assist with IP due diligence for strategic partnerships, collaborations, acquisitions, investments, and other corporate transactions.
• Support trademark, trade secret, and broader intellectual property protection programs.
• Monitor patent and technology developments in medical imaging, AI, medical devices, software, and related industries.
• Manage outside patent counsel and IP budgets while ensuring high-quality work and efficient portfolio management.
• Advise internal stakeholders on IP risks, opportunities, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of IP policies, processes, and training programs.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in Hyperfine’s corporate bonus plan.
• Eligible to participate in Hyperfine’s equity plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior