Patent Prosecution Specialist

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 Prosecution Specialist for our Intellectual Property Patent Support Unit. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Patent Support Services, the 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 can reside in any of the following offices: Boston, Chicago, Houston, Orange County, Philadelphia or Washington D.C. with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility with overtime is required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepares and files documents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office such as, New Patent Applications, IDS, Preliminary Amendments, and formalities and 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

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including:

              • 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

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

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For positions in Washington DC., the salary range for this job posting is: $72,200.00 - $115,500.00.

For positions in Chicago, IL, the salary range for this job posting is: $69,100.00 - $110,500.00.

For positions in Orange County, CA the salary range for this job posting is: $75,400.00 - $120,550.00.

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.

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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 [email protected]

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.