IP Chemistry Associate — Patent Prosecution (PhD)

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP seeks a junior to midlevel associate with 1–5 years of patent prosecution experience in a chemistry practice. A Ph.D. in chemistry or related chemical sciences is required. The candidate must have USPTO bar membership and be prepared to take the bar prior to joining the firm. Active bar status in the relevant Morgan Lewis office state is required.

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Qualifications

• 1–5 years of patent prosecution experience in a chemistry practice.
• Ph.D. in chemistry or related chemical sciences required.
• USPTO patent bar membership and readiness to take the bar before joining.
• Active state bar membership in the Morgan Lewis office state is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and prosecuting chemical patent applications.
• Conduct prior art searches and patent landscape analysis.
• Communicate with inventors and clients to develop strong patent portfolios.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Academic credentials

Research writing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP seeks a junior to midlevel associate with 1–5 years of patent prosecution experience in a chemistry practice. A Ph.D. in chemistry or related chemical sciences is required. The candidate must have USPTO bar membership and be prepared to take the bar prior to joining the firm. Active bar status in the relevant Morgan Lewis office state is required.

Resumes from search firms are not being accepted for this position at this time.