MedTech Zone Launches to Deter Patent Troll Activity in the Medical Technology Sector

Unified Patents is pleased to announce the launch of its new MedTech Zone, expanding its proven deterrence model into the rapidly growing medical technology sector. The MedTech Zone was established with the support of leading industry participants and reflects the increasing need for a coordinated defense against non-practicing entities (NPEs), commonly known as patent trolls, targeting medical technology innovators.

The MedTech Zone expands Unified's proven deterrence model into the rapidly growing medical technology sector, where NPEs increasingly target manufacturers, healthcare providers, software developers, and suppliers with low-quality patents and costly litigation demands. As medical devices become more connected, software-driven, and data-intensive, the industry faces heightened exposure to NPE activity that can divert resources away from research, development, and patient care.

With the support of industry leading medical technology Unified members, Unified will proactively deter invalid patent assertions through its comprehensive enforcement and intelligence platform. These efforts include filing ex parte reexaminations, crowdsourcing prior art through PATROLL, publishing defensive prior art, monitoring NPE activity, and pursuing resolutions that eliminate litigation threats without paying patent trolls. Unified's unique model aligns industry participants around a common goal: reducing the incentives for NPEs to target productive companies and healthcare innovators.

The MedTech Zone joins Unified's growing portfolio of technology-focused deterrence zones that collectively protect thousands of companies from abusive patent assertions. By bringing together stakeholders across the medical technology ecosystem, Unified seeks to improve patent quality, reduce unnecessary litigation costs, and help ensure that investment remains focused on advancing life-saving technologies and improving patient outcomes rather than defending against meritless patent claims.

To learn more about MedTech Zone membership or Unified's other services, contact sasha@unifiedpatents.com.

Unified is hiring for full-time Senior Patent Counsel - Apply Today!

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Unified Patents is again growing its legal department, and seeks to add an experienced, registered patent attorney. Applicants should have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in particular working on ex parte reexamination proceedings, post-grant petitions (IPR, PGR, and CBM), or other administrative drafting and litigation experience.

Applicants should have a strong technical background and be willing to explore diverse new technologies; experience with video codecs, coding, cryptography, compression, signals, wireless communications, or other algorithmic subject matter is a plus. Patent examination experience is a plus; clerking experience is a plus; familiarity with ongoing appellate issues affecting PTAB practice is a plus. Must be willing to work within a team, work well independently, and enjoy writing and editing. Preference for candidates located in the Washington, DC area; remote officing is possible. Diversity is prized in our team and among our candidates. Please be prepared to discuss the administrative matters you have been involved in and be ready to provide examples.

Duties

Managing patent office proceedings internally

Drafting, filing, and litigating patent office proceedings, e.g., ex parte reexaminations

Handling calls with decision makers

Drafting motions and briefs

Supporting senior attorneys with management of ongoing matters

Support docketing, e-filing, deposit account, budgeting, and other IP functions

Editing work product of colleagues, outside counsel

Amicus curiae drafting and support; comment drafting and support

Contract, licensing, and other legal support services

Legal writing, support, and other various legal duties

Requirements

5 years of PTAB (drafting petitions, filing, litigating, deposition) or relevant reexamination experience

State Bar and Patent Registration Examination passage

Ability to work independently and in a team

Excellent English written and oral communication skills

Preferred Additional Qualities

Patent Office examination experience

Algorithmic, codec, and other code-based subject matter experience

Semiconductor, analog and integrated circuit, and fabrication experience

Appellate and/or clerking experience

EE or CS undergraduate degree

Graduate Technical (MS, MA, or PhD) degree

Willing to work from DC preferred

Benefits

Aggressive, competitive benefits, with generous vacation and paid-for health insurance and profit-sharing; freedom to work from home when appropriate; maternity and paternity leave; financial support for bar associations and continuing legal education.

Unified is hiring for full-time Senior Patent Counsel - Apply Today!

Click HERE to apply

Unified Patents is again growing its legal department, and seeks to add an experienced, registered patent attorney. Applicants should have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in particular working on ex parte reexamination proceedings, post-grant petitions (IPR, PGR, and CBM), or other administrative drafting and litigation experience.

Applicants should have a strong technical background and be willing to explore diverse new technologies; experience with video codecs, coding, cryptography, compression, signals, wireless communications, or other algorithmic subject matter is a plus. Patent examination experience is a plus; a registration number is a plus; clerking experience is a plus; familiarity with ongoing appellate issues affecting PTAB practice is a plus. Must be willing to work within a team, work well independently, and enjoy writing and editing. Preference for candidates located in the Washington, DC area; remote officing is possible. Diversity is prized in our team and among our candidates. Please be prepared to discuss the administrative matters you have been involved in and be ready to provide examples.

Duties

Managing patent office proceedings internally

Drafting, filing, and litigating patent office proceedings, e.g., ex parte reexaminations

Handling calls with decision makers

Drafting motions and briefs

Supporting senior attorneys with management of ongoing matters

Support docketing, e-filing, deposit account, budgeting, and other IP functions

Editing work product of colleagues, outside counsel

Amicus curiae drafting and support; comment drafting and support

Contract, licensing, and other legal support services

Legal writing, support, and other various legal duties

Requirements

5 years of PTAB (drafting petitions, filing, litigating, deposition) experience

State Bar and Patent Registration Examination passage

Ability to work independently and in a team

Excellent English written and oral communication skills

Preferred Additional Qualities

Patent Office examination experience

Algorithmic, codec, and other code-based subject matter experience

Semiconductor, analog and integrated circuit, and fabrication experience

Appellate and/or clerking experience

EE or CS undergraduate degree

Graduate Technical (MS, MA, or PhD) degree

Willing to work from DC preferred

Benefits

Aggressive, competitive benefits, with generous vacation and paid-for health insurance and profit-sharing; freedom to work from home when appropriate; maternity and paternity leave; financial support for bar associations and continuing legal education.

Unified is hiring for full-time Dir/VP of Sales & Business Development - Apply Today!

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Unified Patents is seeking a highly motivated Director / VP of Sales & Business Development to drive growth and expand our client base within our sales team. Experience in selling to in-house and law firm Intellectual Property attorneys / executive is highly desirable. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective sales strategies to generate new business opportunities and maximize revenue from new and existing accounts. Your help is key in identifying market trends, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

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Samsara joins Unified Patents

We are pleased to announce that Samsara, a leading IoT software company, is now a Unified Patents member. Samsara is joining 300+ other companies committed to deterring the assertion of bad patents by non-practicing entities (NPEs). In 2023, NPEs still accounted for 58% of all patent litigation, similar to its 5-year average. Unified is the only entity which deters invalid patent assertions and never pays NPEs.