Reference #: R2759Morgan, 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 highly qualified Patent Agent to join our award-winning Intellectual Property Practice Group in Philadelphia, PA.

　　With more than 225 lawyers and other professionals, Morgan Lewis has one of the largest Intellectual Property practices of any full-service law firm in the world. The registered Patent Agent will be responsible for interfacing with clients and prosecuting patent applications in the United States and coordinating worldwide patent prosecution on behalf of 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 (Masters 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

　　Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at  and selecting "Careers."

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　　Morgan Lewis  is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.