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 the Intellectual Property Patent Support Unit. Reporting to the 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.

This position will reside in our Silicon Valley office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Files documents with the World Intellectual Property Office International Bureau and foreign national patent offices in accordance with set guidelines and procedures.

• Prepares and files documents related to international and foreign national patent applications.

• Analyze PTO-issued documents for accuracy (such as filing receipts, assignment documents, certificates of correction, etc.).

• Prepare of patent prosecution documents, including transcribing instructions (written and/or verbal), producing patent applications, correspondence, reports, memoranda, proofreading and redlining, photocopying, assembling and distributing.

• Maintain accurate information on patent file jackets.

• Create and update client status charts and reports.

• Other administrative responsibilities and additional projects as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years of related experience or;

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).

• Strong attention to detail, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure and the ability to participate in a team environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• This position requires flexibility with overtime hours.

• Knowledge of the following software: CPI Patent, CPI Trademark, MS-Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), WorkSite, Adobe Acrobat, Legal MacPac, Outlook, Office Communicator, iManage.

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, CA, the salary range for this job posting is:

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