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 will reside in any of the following
offices: Boston, Philadelphia, and 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 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.” #LI-Hybrid
#LI-FM1 For positions in Washington D.C., and Boston, MA, the salary range for
this position is: $75,400.00 - $120,550.00. 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. 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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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. SEARCH
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most staff positions. If you are a search firm, employment agency, or
representative of either, you will not be compensated in any way for your
referral of a candidate to a position not approved for agency recruiters and/or
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