Patent Agent

About Route 92 Medical

Route 92 Medical is on a mission to improve outcomes for patients undergoing neurovascular intervention. At the core is a reconsidered procedural approach, cutting-edge engineering, and innovative product design. Our portfolio targets the most significant challenges in neurointerventional care to deliver meaningful solutions. The company was founded by physicians developing thoughtful product solutions in collaboration with the world’s leading clinicians, who focus on improving procedural and patient outcomes.  

PURPOSE OF JOB: 

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in healthcare, medical devices, biotech, or health insurance contract administration. The Patent Agent will work closely with internal teams to ensure agreements align with regulatory and business requirements. This role is hybrid onsite in our San Mateo office 2-3 days a week. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in coordination with internal and outside counsel.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, engineering consultants and R&D to identify and evaluate new inventions.
• Oversee development and execution of the company’s intellectual property strategy.
• Collaborate with internal and external legal teams to support patent litigation including discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Provide assistance for special projects and additional tasks as needed.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

• Strong understanding of US and international patent law and patent systems. 
• Excellent technical and legal writing skills.
• Experience in medical devices, catheter experience preferred.
• Proficiency with databases for performing prior art searches.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities and manage deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams.

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, biology, or a related field.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 

• 5 years of experience as a patent agent including experience with medical device patents.
• Experience with in-house patent portfolio management.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits are effective day one! R92M offers generous benefit options, including but not limited to; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness Insurance, and Accident Insurance.
• Competitive base pay plus corporate bonus program
• Generous vacation policy, 16 paid holidays, and a company-wide summer recharge week in July
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for employees after 90 days of employment
• Monthly cell phone stipend

The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: work experience, market data, skills, geographic location, and business need. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligibility for equity.