Patent Agent - Life Sciences

Morgan Lewis; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Patent Agent to join their dynamic Intellectual Property Practice Group. This exciting role involves preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications, particularly in the life sciences sector. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced partners, gaining valuable insights while managing significant client responsibilities. With a hybrid work schedule, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that protect groundbreaking inventions. If you have a strong background in biological sciences and a passion for intellectual property, this role could be your next career adventure.

Benefits

Law school tuition reimbursement

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Flexible working schedule

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a biological field is required.
• At least one year of experience as a patent agent in life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Conduct prior art searches and perform patentability analysis.
• Engage in practice development activities to build client relationships.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Prior art searches

Patentability analysis

Client relationship management

Scientific document analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Biological Sciences

Job description

Patent Agent - Life Sciences

Patent Agent - Life Sciences

Apply locations Philadelphia, Pennsylvania posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R3312

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 a Patent Agent to join their award-winning Intellectual Property Practice Group and be responsible for preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”).

This position will reside in the Philadelphia, PH office and offers a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. This position will be supervised by an intellectual property partner, but will have daily contact with, and will receive guidance from, all the partners in the practice group for whom this individual provides support. The Patent Agent will work to protect inventions in a manner that is consistent with his/her technical merit, while assuming significant client responsibilities and providing high quality legal services to domestic and foreign clients.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office
• Performing prior art searches and analysis
• Patentability analysis
• 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
• Ability to 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 U.S. applications
• Convert U.S. applications into foreign applications

Education and experience:

• An advanced degree (master's or PhD) in a biological field, including for example Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, or Biomedical Engineering with excellent academic credentials
• At least one year of experience as a practicing patent agent in the field of life sciences
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Excellent writing and research abilities are a must, as well as proficiency in written and verbal communication, and strong organizational skills

The Intellectual Property Practice Group has a law school tuition reimbursement program to provide financial assistance to eligible employees who apply for and are accepted into the Law School Tuition Reimbursement Program. In order to be eligible for the financial benefits, enrollees must meet all requirements of the program, including, e.g., enrollment and satisfactory completion of courses towards a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.”

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity 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.