Patent Agent - Life Sciences/Bioinformatics

1-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Patent Agent with a background in life sciences and bioinformatics. This full-time position will be based in either San Francisco, California or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and will offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The Patent Agent will work closely with the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group and will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent-related projects for domestic and international clients.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in life sciences, with a particular emphasis in molecular biology, cell biology, and/or biochemistry. The candidate should also have at least 2 years of experience in the field or 1 year of experience as a registered patent agent. A Masters or PhD in bioinformatics is preferred, but other biological fields will be considered.

The main responsibilities for this position include preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO, as well as performing prior art searches and analysis, patentability analysis, and IP due diligence. The Patent Agent will also be expected to engage in practice development activities to build and maintain client relationships, and to assist in patent clearance studies and other patent-related opinion projects. This role will report to an intellectual property partner, but will also have daily ,. The final salary offered will vary based on multiple factors, such as prior experience, relevant expertise, and market factors. The total compensation package will also include a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, such as 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits. The firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages diversity in the workplace. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO

• Conduct prior art searches and analysis

• Perform patentability analysis

• Assist with 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

• 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 . applications

• Convert . applications into foreign applications

Requirements:

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in bioinformatics preferred, but other biological fields will be considered

• At least 2 years of experience in life sciences or 1 year experience as a registered patent agent

• Registered to practice before the USPTO

• Excellent writing and research abilities

• Proficiency in written and verbal communication

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Detail-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines

• Strong team player with a positive attitude

To apply, please visit our website at and select "Careers."

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We also comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Join our team at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP as a Patent Agent in the Life Sciences/Bioinformatics department and take your career to the next level. With offices in strategic hubs across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is a leading global law firm. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent-related projects for domestic and international clients, while receiving guidance and support from all partners in the practice group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in life sciences, with a particular emphasis on molecular biology, cell biology, and/or biochemistry. This is a full-time position based in either San Francisco, California or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a competitive salary and benefits package. Apply now and join our team today!

Registered to practice before the USPTO

Medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility, paid time off, and parental leave

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Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in bioinformatics preferred, but other biological fields considered

Apply online at and select "Careers"

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