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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, DC - Intellectual Property Alternative Track Associate (Technology)

3-5 PQE · July 28, 2026 (Today)

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, DC - Intellectual Property Alternative Track Associate (Technology)

3-5 PQE · July 28, 2026 (Today)

Salary

$150,000 - $230,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Intellectual Property · Patent Prosecution

Locations

District of Columbia · Boston · Philadelphia

Overview

  • The role has an annual billable hour requirement of 1,850 hours.
  • Focuses on protecting innovations in electrical, software, and related computer-implemented inventions, serving clients from Fortune 100 companies to emerging startups.
  • Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications; collaborating with engineering teams, scientists, and product leaders to develop strategic patent portfolios; advising in-house counsel on patentability, portfolio strategy, and risk; and participating in invention-harvesting sessions and portfolio reviews.
  • The position also involves assisting with the supervision of more junior team members and may include exposure to Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and ex parte reexamination projects.
  • Requires a bachelor's or graduate degree, preferably in computer or information science, computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, or physics, with proven aptitude for software-based technologies and innovation.
  • A USPTO registration number is preferred; otherwise, the patent bar exam must be passed within the first twelve months of hire.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

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