Patent Attorney - Flexible Hours Part-Time or Full-Time

Sentec AG
CH - Wangen bei Olten
January 1, 2025

Join our team as a Patent AttorneySentec is a Swiss-American medical device company specializing in respiratory care.
Since its founding in 1999, the company utilizes deep-tech to develop and manufacture avant-garde technology for complex respiratory patients.
Sentec provides healthcare professionals worldwide with non-invasive, accurate monitoring and effective therapeutic solutions.Key Responsibilities:
Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Analysis:
Conduct detailed FTO analyses to assess potential infringement risks associated with new products or technologies.Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate identified risks.Deliver comprehensive reports summarizing findings and legal opinions.Patent and Literature Search:
Perform comprehensive prior art searches using patent databases (e.g., Espacenet, USPTO, WIPO, etc.).Conduct literature reviews in scientific and technical publications.Identify relevant patents and publications that could impact the organization's projects and planned submissions.Support for R&D Engineers:
Collaborate with R&D teams to understand the technical details and innovations of new projects.Assist in drafting robust claim sets that maximize patent protection and ensure compliance with patentability requirements.Guide engineers in preparing detailed descriptions for patent applications.Review technical documents and ensure alignment with patent laws and standards.Compliance and Competitive Intelligence:
Ensure adherence to intellectual property (IP) laws and guidelines.Monitor competitor patent activities and technology fields and alert the team to potential conflicts or opportunities.Minimum Requirements:
Educational Background:
Master's degree in a technical field (e.g., engineering or physical sciences).Qualification as a registered patent attorney (Swiss or European) or patent agent with a recognized patent office (e.g., USPTO, EPO, etc.)Technical Expertise:
Strong understanding of technical concepts related to medical device industry.Proficiency in interpreting technical and scientific data.Experience:
At least 3 years of industry experience in the technical field as per educational background.At least 5 years of experience in FTO analysis, patent searches, and patent drafting.Proven track record of supporting R&D teams and facilitating patent filings.Analytical and Research Skills:
Expertise in using patent and non-patent literature databases.Ability to analyze and synthesize large volumes of technical and legal information.Communication Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with R&D engineers, legal teams, and stakeholders.Ability to simplify complex legal and technical concepts for diverse audiences.Attention to Detail:
Exceptional precision in drafting claims and descriptions.Meticulous approach to identifying potential patent conflicts.Knowledge of Patent Laws and Practices:
Comprehensive knowledge of patent laws and guidelines in key jurisdictions (US, EU, etc.).Familiarity with international patent systems, including the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).Soft Skills:
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.Strong collaboration skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
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