Patent Agent - Life Sciences

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Patent Agent to join their award-winning Intellectual Property Practice Group and be responsible for preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (?USPTO?). This position can reside in a variety of office locations (Boston, Chicago, Houston, Orange County, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Washington, D.C) and offers a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. This position will be supervised by an intellectual property partner, but will have daily contact with, and will receive guidance from, all the partners in the practice group for whom this individual provides support. The Patent Agent will work to protect inventions in a manner that is consistent with his/her technical merit, while assuming significant client responsibilities and providing high quality legal services to domestic and foreign clients. Responsibilities: Preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office Performing prior art searches and analysis Patentability analysis IP due diligence Engage in practice development activities to build and maintain client relationships Prepare substantive client correspondence Instruct local counsel for foreign filings and Office Actions Assist in patent clearance studies and other patent-related opinion projects Ability to apply advanced concepts in any life sciences field, with particular emphasis and/or expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, and/or biochemistry Study and analyze scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documents, to assess patentability, novelty and inventiveness Convert prior provisional applications into utility applications Convert foreign filed applications into U.S. applications Convert U.S. applications into foreign applications Education and experience: An advanced degree (master?s or PhD) in a biological field, including for example Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, or Biomedical Engineering with excellent academic credentials At least one year of experience as a practicing patent agent in the field of life sciences or two years professional experience in life sciences Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Excellent writing and research abilities are a must, as well as proficiency in written and verbal communication, and strong organizational skills The Intellectual Property Practice Group has a law school tuition reimbursement program to provide financial assistance to eligible employees who apply for and are accepted into the Law School Tuition Reimbursement Program. In order to be eligible for the financial benefits, enrollees must meet all requirements of the program, including, e.g., enrollment and satisfactory completion of courses towards a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting ?Careers.? #LI-Hybrid For positions in Chicago, Illinois, the salary range for this position is: $109,300.00 - $174,775.00. For positions in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, California, the salary range for this position is: $124,200.00 - $198,600.00. For positions in Washington, D.C., the salary range for this posting is: $114,200.00 - $182,750.00. The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an at-will position and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 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If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an at-will basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution