Patent Agent - Technology

Morgan Lewis; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Lewis, a top global law firm, is seeking a Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property Practice Group in Philadelphia. The role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications and providing high-quality legal services while working closely with partners in the firm. Candidates should hold a degree in engineering or a related field and have experience in patent prosecution.

Benefits

Law school tuition reimbursement program

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Perform prior art searches and analysis.
• Engage in practice development activities.

Skills

Excellent writing

Research abilities

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Graduate degree in engineering or computer science

Job description

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Patent Agent - Technology

Apply locations Seattle, Washington Washington, District of Columbia Silicon Valley, California Philadelphia, Pennsylvania posted on Posted 21 Days Ago job requisition id R3308

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 can reside in a variety of office locations (Silicon Valley, Seattle, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.) 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 technology field, with particular emphasis and/or expertise in electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering
• 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 :

• Bachelor’s degree (or graduate degree) preferably in electrical engineering, but a degree in computer science, physics, computer engineering or mechanical engineering will be considered
• Minimum 2 years of experience prosecuting or examining patent applications in the electrical arts
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or eligible to sit for the USPTO patent agent exam
• 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.”

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For positions in Silicon Valley, California, the salary range for this position is: $113,580.00 - $181,728.00.

For positions in Seattle, WA and Washington D.C. the salary range for this position is: $104,494.00 - $167,190.00.

The base salary 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. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked. Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, 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.

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.

California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates

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 888.534.5003 or [e-mail]

If hired, y our 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.

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