Technical Specialist / Patent Agent - Life Sciences

1-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

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H1: Join Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP as a Technical Specialist / Patent Agent in Life Sciences
H2: Protect Inventions and Build Client Relationships

Are you a registered Patent Agent or Technical Specialist with experience in the field of life sciences? Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a talented individual to join their award-winning Intellectual Property Practice Group. This full-time position can be located in a variety of office locations and offers the opportunity to work with a diverse group of clients in a global law firm setting.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO
- Conduct prior art searches and analysis
- Perform patentability analysis and due diligence
- Engage in practice development activities to build and maintain client relationships
- Instruct local counsel for foreign filings and Office Actions
- Assist in patent clearance studies and other patent-related opinion projects
- 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 to assess patentability, novelty, and inventiveness
- Convert prior provisional applications into utility applications
- Convert foreign filed applications into US applications
- Convert US applications into foreign applications

Qualifications:

- 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
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication
- Strong organizational skills

Compensation and Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more
- Generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policies
- Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities

Join the team at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and advance your career in a dynamic and diverse environment. Apply online today at .

Registered to practice before the USPTO

Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus, 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, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, WageWorks Commuter Benefits, paid holidays, personal days, vacation, paid sick leave, bereavement leave, paid parental leave, paid pregnancy disability leave

Not specified

Patent Prosecution, Prior Art Searches, IP Due Diligence, Client Relationship Management, Legal Writing, Research, Organizational Skills

Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a biological field

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting the company website and selecting "Careers"

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

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