Software and Medical Device Patent Agent (Remote)

Aurora Patents•Ann Arbor, MI

4d•$80,000 - $143,000•Remote

About The Position

Aurora Patents is seeking a Software and Medical Device Patent Agent to manage patent portfolios, draft applications, prosecute patents, and develop patent strategies. The company specializes in assisting early-stage software, medical device, digital health, and life science companies in building valuable patent portfolios through tailored strategies. Aurora Patents is a fully distributed company that values autonomy, work ownership, and quality, with a team of engineers and scientists passionate about technology.

Requirements

Registered USPTO Patent Agent.
Industry or academic background in medical devices and software.
Some experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or related technical disciplines.
Experience with patent preparation and prosecution projects with emerging companies in domains including software employing artificial intelligence, software-enabled medical devices, mechanical medical devices, catheters, consumer devices, fitness equipment, etc.
4+ years as a patent agent.
Technically skilled and comfortable drafting and reviewing utility and design patent applications.
Ability to review and analyze technically complex documents, including scientific papers, patents, and technical specifications.
Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills.
Proven ability to work with dynamic and diverse groups of engineers, inventors, and business and strategy teams.
Ability to self-direct, manage, and motivate; takes personal ownership and responsibility for driving high-quality results and consistently hitting deadlines.
High agency experience with tracking and managing your own docket.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Must be a dedicated, W-2 employee (not for overflow work or contract opportunities).
Resume including USPTO agent registration number.
Cover letter including references to or attachments of: 1) An office action response that resulted in an issued patent and 2) Any published application or patent numbers for which you drafted.

Nice To Haves

An undying love for people and supporting inventors and team members with the highest level of quality, high-touch service.
Insatiable tech geek.
Intuitive collaborator.
Hungry for autonomy.
OCD about detail.

Responsibilities

Patent portfolio management, including assisting with patent strategy and portfolio development, identifying and capturing inventive technologies, drafting patent applications, guiding and executing patent prosecution, docket management, and IDS management.
Optional participation in elective growth initiatives such as networking, business development, speaking engagements, podcast participation, and content development. This compensated time is eligible for profit sharing.