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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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 Washington, D.C 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
Perform patent searching and investigate inventorship issues Manage the intake of invention disclosures and review disclosures for patentability, novelty, and non-obviousness Evaluate qualification and applicability of prior art Study and analyze scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documents, to assess patentability, novelty and inventiveness Draft new patent applications; act as a second reviewer for filings; manage the processing of e-File filings Convert prior provisional applications into utility applications, foreign filed applications into U.S. applications and U.S. applications into foreign applications Prepare replies to U.S. and foreign office actions Assist attorneys with prosecution; identify alternative prosecution scenarios and claim strategies to develop patent portfolios Conduct interviews with USPTO examiners; prepare appeals to PTAB and clearance analyses Prepare reexamination petitions, reissue applications, and IPR and CBM petitions Prepare substantive client correspondence Meet with clients to discuss inventions and ascertain whether the inventions are likely to lead to commercially meaningful patent claims Provide patent prosecution training
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s (or Graduate) degree, preferably in electrical engineering Fluency in Japanese, strongly preferred Minimum 1 year of directly relevant experience Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or eligible to sit for the USPTO patent agent exam Knowledge of European and/or Japanese patent practices, strongly preferred. 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.”
For positions in Washington, D.C., the salary range for this position is: $114,200 - $182,750.00.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value 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 talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com
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.
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Patent Agent
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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Patent Agent
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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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 Washington, D.C 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
Perform patent searching and investigate inventorship issues Manage the intake of invention disclosures and review disclosures for patentability, novelty, and non-obviousness Evaluate qualification and applicability of prior art Study and analyze scientific or technical documents, including previously published patent documents, to assess patentability, novelty and inventiveness Draft new patent applications; act as a second reviewer for filings; manage the processing of e-File filings Convert prior provisional applications into utility applications, foreign filed applications into U.S. applications and U.S. applications into foreign applications Prepare replies to U.S. and foreign office actions Assist attorneys with prosecution; identify alternative prosecution scenarios and claim strategies to develop patent portfolios Conduct interviews with USPTO examiners; prepare appeals to PTAB and clearance analyses Prepare reexamination petitions, reissue applications, and IPR and CBM petitions Prepare substantive client correspondence Meet with clients to discuss inventions and ascertain whether the inventions are likely to lead to commercially meaningful patent claims Provide patent prosecution training
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s (or Graduate) degree, preferably in electrical engineering Fluency in Japanese, strongly preferred Minimum 1 year of directly relevant experience Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or eligible to sit for the USPTO patent agent exam Knowledge of European and/or Japanese patent practices, strongly preferred. 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.”
For positions in Washington, D.C., the salary range for this position is: $114,200 - $182,750.00.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value 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 talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com
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.
Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Patent Agent” roles.
Junior Patent Litigation Associate Attorney
Washington, DC $225,000.00-$255,000.00 1 day ago Washington, DC $60,000.00-$80,000.00 4 weeks ago Washington, DC $114,200.00-$182,750.00 2 days ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $130,000.00-$190,000.00 4 days ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $60,000.00-$80,000.00 4 weeks ago Washington, DC $112,500.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $59,300.00-$107,825.00 6 days ago District of Columbia, United States $160,000.00-$300,000.00 11 months ago Washington, DC $67,000.00-$93,000.00 1 week ago Reston, VA $125,000.00-$205,000.00 3 days ago Washington, DC $72,200.00-$115,550.00 6 hours ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $140,000.00-$200,000.00 2 days ago Patent Agent/Advisor (Chemical Engineering)
Washington, DC $125,000.00-$205,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $245,000.00-$365,000.00 1 day ago Washington, DC $125,000.00-$205,000.00 3 days ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $260,000.00-$310,000.00 3 weeks ago Patent Agent – Biochemical | Biomedical | Chemical | Mechanical
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Reston, VA $125,000.00-$205,000.00 2 weeks ago Patent Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel
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District of Columbia, United States $220,000.00-$315,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Patent Attorney or Agent, Wireless Communications
Washington DC-Baltimore Area $180,000.00-$230,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $150,000.00-$200,000.00 3 weeks ago #88765 Patent Prosecution Attorney – multiple locations
District of Columbia, United States $235,000.00-$310,000.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $84,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $180,000.00-$230,000.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $310,000.00-$390,000.00 2 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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