Patent Engineer
Mason HQ, 7555 Innovation Way, Mason, Ohio, United States of America
Req #2406
Monday, March 17, 2025
AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 33 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons around the globe use AtriCure technologies for the treatment of Afib and reduction of Afib related complications. AtriCure's Isolator Synergy Ablation System is the first medical device to receive FDA approval for the treatment of persistent Afib. AtriCure's AtriClip Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System products are the most widely sold LAA management devices worldwide. AtriCure's Hybrid AF Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides a lasting solution for long-standing persistent Afib patients. AtriCure's cryoICE cryoSPHERE probe is cleared for temporary ablation of peripheral nerves to block pain, providing pain relief in cardiac and thoracic procedures. For more information, visit AtriCure.com or follow us on Twitter @AtriCure.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Patent Engineer will be a key member of AtriCure's Patent Team which manages all matters patent related while working collaboratively within AtriCure's Legal Group. The Patent Team works closely with the Product Development and Research & Technology teams within AtriCure to protect all new technology being developed within the company's various Centers of Excellence. The goal of the Patent Team is to identify ideas and innovations early and develop strategies to protect these innovations by closely working with outside law firms to prepare and file patent applications worldwide.
The Patent Engineer is responsible for harvesting and reviewing inventions that will contribute to the development of AtriCure's patent portfolio. The ideal candidate will help identify, understand and capture inventions from AtriCure's technical teams, including drafting invention disclosures, conducting prior art searches and evaluating the results, and communicating the results of this work to audiences of varied technical competency. Additionally, the ideal candidate will assist in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
Conduct patent mining sessions and work with engineers to identify patentable inventions
Communicate inventions to members of the intellectual property review team for consideration and approval
Conduct landscape, patentability and Freedom-to-Operate searches
Assist in the identification of whitespace opportunities
Draft invention disclosures on behalf of engineers
Prepare drafts of patent applications and assist in patent litigation matters when and as necessary
Find and execute ways to encourage innovation within AtriCure, including, but not limited to, leading invention brainstorming sessions
Other duties as assigned, depending upon candidate's unique skillsets, as the Patent Team grows and expands
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
Regular and predictable work performance
Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
Ability to make decisions and use good judgement
Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
Ability to successfully work with others
Additional duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
This is an awesome opportunity for anyone with experience (work or education) in mechanical engineering or life sciences that will apply your knowledge in a nonconventional way
Basic understanding of US and foreign patent laws
Demonstrated ability to comm