Patent Agent - Technology

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

Law firm, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, is seeking a Patent Agent and/or Technical Specialist to join their Intellectual Property Practice Group in various locations including Orange County, California; Seattle, Washington; Washington, District of Columbia; Silicon Valley, California; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This position will be responsible for preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO and will report to an intellectual property partner. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in prosecuting or examining patent applications in the electrical arts.

Responsibilities:

- Preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office
- Conducting prior art searches and analysis
- Performing patentability analysis and due diligence
- Engaging in practice development activities to build and maintain client relationships
- Preparing substantive client correspondence
- Instructing local counsel for foreign filings and Office Actions
- Assisting in patent clearance studies and other patent-related opinion projects
- Applying advanced concepts in any life sciences field, with particular emphasis and/or expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, and/or biochemistry
- Conducting scientific or technical document analysis to assess patentability, novelty, and inventiveness
- Converting provisional applications into utility applications
- Converting foreign filed applications into . applications
- Converting . applications into foreign applications

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree (or graduate degree) preferably in electrical engineering, but other degrees in related fields will be considered
- Minimum 2 years of experience in prosecuting or examining patent applications in the electrical arts, with experience in display and battery technology and optics preferred
- Registered to practice before the USPTO or eligible to sit for the patent agent exam
- Excellent writing and research abilities, along with strong communication and organizational skills

Salary Information:

- Orange County, CA: $104, - $167,
- Seattle, WA: $104, - $167,

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and proof of vaccination is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. The firm values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, gender, sex, religion, age, 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.

California Applicants:

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Reasonable Accommodation:

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is also an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them to perform essential job functions due to disability, religious belief, or other reasons protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at .

Salary Range and Benefits:

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and may vary based on factors such as prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The total compensation package may also include a full range of benefits, such as medical, financial, and paid time off benefits, dependent on the position offered. The firm reserves the right to modify base salary and other discretionary payments or compensation and benefit programs at any time, including for reasons related to performance, department/team 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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