Technical Specialist / Patent Agent - Life Sciences

1-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

or 888-534-5003.



H1: Join the Award-Winning Intellectual Property Practice Group as a Technical Specialist/Patent Agent in Life Sciences
H2: Opportunity to Work at a Global Law Firm and Protect Inventions for Domestic and Foreign Clients

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, is seeking a Patent Agent and/or Technical Specialist for their Intellectual Property Practice Group in the Life Sciences field. This position offers the opportunity to work in a variety of office locations and be supervised by an IP partner while providing high quality legal services to clients.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO
- Conduct prior art searches and analysis
- Perform patentability analysis and IP due diligence
- Engage in practice development activities to build and maintain client relationships
- Assist in patent clearance studies and other patent-related opinion projects
- Apply advanced concepts in any life sciences field, with particular emphasis on molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry
- Study and analyze scientific or technical documents for patentability, novelty, and inventiveness
- Convert provisional applications and foreign filed applications into US applications, and vice versa

Requirements:

- Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field with excellent academic credentials
- At least 1 year of experience as a practicing patent agent or 2 years of professional experience in life sciences
- Registered to practice before the USPTO
- Strong writing and research abilities, as well as proficiency in written and verbal communication and organizational skills

Compensation:

- Salary range of $113,580 - $181, for positions in San Francisco, CA
- Base salary will be determined during the interview process based on experience, expertise, and market factors
- Total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits such as 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and more
- Additional benefits include paid holidays, personal days, vacation time, sick leave, bereavement leave, parental leave, and pregnancy disability leave

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity. They value and encourage diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. They also comply with applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.

California Applicants:

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Reasonable Accommodations:

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, religious beliefs, or other protected reasons. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

Registered to practice before the USPTO

401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, health savings and flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, work/life services, child care, commuter benefits, 9 paid holidays, 2 personal days, up to 20 days of vacation, 1 paid sick leave hour for every 30 hours worked, bereavement leave, paid parental leave, paid pregnancy disability leave

Not mentioned

Patent Prosecution, Prior Art Searches, IP Due Diligence, Patentability Analysis, Client Relationship Management, Written and Verbal Communication, Organizational Skills

Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field

Interested candidates must apply online at and select "Careers"

Qualification and Experience Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field, Registered to practice before the USPTO

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