Patent Agent - Technology

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Patent Agent/Technical Specialist for Intellectual Property Practice Group in Multiple Locations

Job Title: Patent Agent - Technology

H1 and H2 Headings:
H1: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Seeking Patent Agent/Technical Specialist for Intellectual Property Practice Group
H2: Join Our Award-Winning Team in Multiple Locations

Salary Information:
- Silicon Valley, CA: $113, - $181,
- Seattle, WA: $104, - $167,
- Orange County, CA: $104, - $167,

Job Requisition ID: R2955

Experience Information: Minimum 2 years of experience prosecuting or examining patent applications in the electrical arts, preferably display and battery technology and optics

Locations:
- Orange County, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Silicon Valley, California
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted Today

Overview:
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a global law firm with offices across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking a Patent Agent and/or Technical Specialist to join their Intellectual Property Practice Group. This individual will work with a team of experienced partners to prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office, while also engaging in practice development activities and providing high-quality legal services to domestic and foreign clients.

Responsibilities:
- Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO
- Conduct prior art searches and analysis
- Analyze scientific or technical documents to assess patentability, novelty, and inventiveness
- Engage in practice development activities to build and maintain client relationships
- Assist in patent clearance studies and other patent-related opinion projects
- Instruct local counsel for foreign filings and Office Actions
- Convert provisional applications into utility applications
- Convert foreign filed applications into US applications and vice versa
- Study and analyze scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documents, to assess patentability, novelty and inventiveness

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (or graduate degree) in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering
- Minimum 2 years of experience prosecuting or examining patent applications in the electrical arts, preferably display and battery technology and optics
- Registered to practice before the USPTO or eligible to sit for the patent agent exam
- Excellent writing and research abilities
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication
- Strong organizational skills

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at and selecting "Careers."

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Law:
In accordance with applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

California Consumer Privacy Act:
Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates can be found on our website. This notice explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please contact the following contacts:

- Professional Staff positions: Please call or email
- Attorneys: Please contact Talent Acquisition at

Salary and Benefits:
The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and may vary based on prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The total compensation package may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. The final salary or hourly wages offered may also be outside of the stated range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. As an at-will position, the firm reserves the right to modify base salary and other discretionary payments or compensation and benefits at any time, including for reasons related to individual or firm performance and market factors.

this position will reside in our silicon valley, orange county, seattle, philadelphia or washington, dc office and will be supervised by an intellectual property partner, but will have daily or email talent. 5003 or email

morgan, lewis & bockius, llp reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. if you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact talent acquisition at talent. if you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact talent acquisition at

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