IP Patent Prosecution Specialist

Morgan Lewis; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Domestic partner coverage

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Life and accident insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, a leading global law firm, seeks an IP Patent Prosecution Specialist for its Intellectual Property Patent Support Unit in Washington, DC. The role supports patent prosecution activities and prepares/files docs for international and foreign national applications.

Reporting to the Patent Prosecution Supervisor, the position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years’ relevant experience, strong organization, communication skills, and proficiency with CPI Patent and MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and files documents with the USPTO (New Patent Applications, IDS, Preliminary Amendments, formalities).
• Prepares client reporting letters and correspondence regarding formalities, Official Actions, Notices of Allowance and Letters Patent.
• Prepares and files documents for international/foreign national patent applications with WIPO and foreign offices per guidelines.
• Analyzes PTO-issued documents for accuracy (filing receipts, assignment docs, etc.).
• Prepares patent prosecution documents, including transcription, producing applications, reports, proofreading, and distribution.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

CPI Patent

MS-Office

WorkSite

Adobe Acrobat

Legal MacPac

Outlook

iManage

Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire an IP Patent Prosecution Specialist for our Intellectual Property Patent Support Unit. Reporting to the Patent Prosecution Supervisor, the IP Patent Prosecution Specialist will be responsible for supporting activities related to patent prosecution and the preparation and filing of documents related to international and foreign national patent applications. Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in our Washington D.C. office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility with overtime is required.

Key responsibilities

• Prepares and files documents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office such as, New Patent Applications, IDS, Preliminary Amendments, and formalities
• Prepares client reporting letters and correspondence regarding formalities, Official Actions, Notices of Allowance, and Letters Patent.
• Prepares and files documents related to international and foreign national patent applications and files documents with the World Intellectual Property Office International Bureau and foreign national patent offices in accordance with set guidelines and procedures.
• Analyzes PTO-issued documents for accuracy (such as filing receipts, assignment documents, certificates of correction, etc.).
• Prepares patent prosecution documents, including transcribing instructions (written and/or verbal), producing patent applications, correspondence, reports, memoranda, proofreading and redlining, photocopying, assembling and distributing.

Experience and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 - 5 years of relevant patent prosecution experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and assignments.
• Ability to work well under pressure and the ability to participate in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in and knowledge of the following software: CPI Patent, MS-Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), WorkSite, Adobe Acrobat, Legal MacPac, Outlook, Office Communicator, iManage.

Benefits / Why Join Us

• Medical coverage, with a variety of plans
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Domestic partner coverage
• Parental leave
• Vacation and holiday leave
• Life and accident insurance
• Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long-term disability

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

For positions in Seattle, WA, salary range for this position is: $75,400 - $120,550.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified 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. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.

At Morgan Lewis, we work in collaboration around the world—always ready to respond to the needs of our clients and craft powerful solutions for them. From our offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we work with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups. We provide comprehensive litigation, corporate, finance, restructuring, employment and benefits, and intellectual property services in all major industries, helping clients address and anticipate challenges across vast and rapidly changing landscapes. And we approach every representation with an equal commitment to first understanding, and then efficiently and effectively advancing, the interests of our clients and arriving at the best results.