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

Sentec is a Swiss-American medical device company specializing in respiratory care. Since its founding in 1999, the company utilizes a deep-tech approach 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 FTO analyses to assess potential infringement risks associated with new products or technologies.
  • Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
  • Deliver reports summarizing findings and legal opinions.
• Patent and Literature Search:
  • 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 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.

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:
  • 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.
• Analytical and Research Skills:
  • Expertise in using patent and non-patent literature databases.
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize 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 our internal audiences.
• Attention to Detail:
  • Precision in drafting claims and descriptions.
  • Ability to identify potential patent conflicts.
• Knowledge of Patent Laws and Practices:
  • Knowledge of patent laws and guidelines in key jurisdictions (US, EU, etc.).
  • Familiarity with international patent systems, including the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).

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