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.
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 :
* 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.
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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