Patent Attorney/Agent – Small Corporation – Yoqneam, Israel

Given Imaging Given Imaging is seeking a patent attorney/agent to start working immediately. Given Imaging is redefining the field of gastrointestinal (GI) diagnosis by developing, producing and marketing innovative, patient-friendly products for detecting GI disorders. Given Imaging pioneered PillCam capsule endoscopy and today offers a range of PillCam video capsules and related products.

Responsibilities:
• Proactive patent portfolio management including building, implementing, and managing the patent portfolio
• Working directly with inventors from the company's R&D department
• Drafting patent applications in a broad range of technological disciplines
• Conducting prosecution of patent applications worldwide
• Providing IP-related support to internal clients
• Reporting to the company's Director of Intellectual Property

Qualifications:
• Registration to practice before the Israeli Patent Office, the USPTO and/or the EPO
• 3-6 years of experience as a patent agent or attorney with primary emphasis on working directly with inventors and drafting patent applications, preferably in the medical device area
• Candidates with extensive experience in conducting freedom to operate analyses, patent landscaping, and in understanding patent families in multiple jurisdictions will be preferred
• While qualified candidates of all technical disciplines will be considered, backgrounds in electrical, communication, and optical engineering will be preferred
•The ideal candidate is a prolific and clear analyst and writer
•Written and spoken fluency in English
•Highly web-savvy
•Minimal travel
 
Contact:
Interested applicants should contact us at: jobs@givenimaging.com.

Additional Info
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Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Yoqneam, Israel