Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences

Patent Prosecutor

USA - California – Irvine · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$145k-$205kDetected 71 days ago
Project ManagementIntellectual PropertyMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunication

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 14 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.

Green-card follow-through: 50%

Of 10 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 5 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 493 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Reported a layoff in this occupation

In a green-card filing decided 2026-06-04, this employer stated it had laid off workers in Quality Control Systems Managers (CA) during the preceding six months. 2 such filings on record.Describes the period before that filing, not necessarily today. Unlike WARN notices this is occupation-specific and federal.

Files H-1B transfers

3 transfer filings in the last year, covering 3 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 8 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world.
  • Our Legal team works to protect our patients, team members, and innovations with the utmost diligence and care.
  • Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop a global patent portfolio protecting Edwards' innovation
  • Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and other business functions to establish and execute an IP strategy
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • A minimum of 5 years of legal experience, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications at a top-tier law firm and/or in house legal department or examining applications at the USPTO
  • What you'll need (Required):
  • Undergraduate or higher degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, biology, chemistry, or related field

Nice to have

  • What else we look for (Preferred):

Compensation

  • For California, the base pay range for this position is $145,000 to $205,000 (highly experienced).

Benefits

  • The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

Company info

  • Your legal knowledge and contributions will help us ensure that we are supporting the needs and interests of the patients we serve Innovation starts from the heart.

Equal opportunity

  • Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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