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 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. 
www.sentec.com

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Key Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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

1. 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.)
2. Technical Expertise:
   • Strong understanding of technical concepts related to medical device industry.
   • Proficiency in interpreting technical and scientific data.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Attention to Detail:
   • Exceptional precision in drafting claims and descriptions.
   • Meticulous approach to identifying potential patent conflicts.
7. 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).
8. Soft Skills:
   • Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
   • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

 We are looking forward to hearing from you! 

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