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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Intellectual Property Technology Patent Prosecution Alternative Track Associate

3-5 PQE · July 28, 2026 (4 months ago)

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Intellectual Property Technology Patent Prosecution Alternative Track Associate

3-5 PQE · July 28, 2026 (4 months ago)

Salary

$150,000 - $230,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Intellectual Property · Emerging Growth · IT · Patent Prosecution

Locations

District of Columbia · Seattle · Boston · New York City · Philadelphia · Houston · Dallas · Miami · Los Angeles · Orange County · San Francisco · Silicon Valley · Chicago · Pittsburgh · Hartford · Wilmington

Overview

  • This is a non-partnership track position with an annual billable hour requirement of 1,850 hours.
  • The role focuses on protecting innovations in electrical, software, and computer-implemented inventions for clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to emerging startups.
  • Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications for cutting-edge technologies, with an emphasis on electrical, software-implemented, and computer-related inventions.
  • You will collaborate with inventors, in-house counsel, technical teams, engineering teams, scientists, and product leaders to understand new technologies, translate them into strategic patent portfolios, and provide guidance on patentability, portfolio strategy, and risk.
  • Key activities include participating in invention-harvesting sessions and portfolio reviews for both large, established companies and emerging growth clients, with possible exposure to Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and ex parte reexamination projects.
  • The role involves assisting with the supervision of more junior team members.
  • Candidates must hold a bachelor’s or graduate degree, preferably in computer or information science, computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, or another engineering or physics discipline, with demonstrated experience and aptitude for understanding software-based technologies.
  • A USPTO registration number is preferred; otherwise, passing the patent bar exam is required prior to joining the firm or within the first twelve months of hire.

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Last updated: November 10, 2026

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    Vijay is thoughtful, methodical, and has incredible attention to detail. It was clear from the onset that Vijay's style is different. Vijay was focused from the beginning in ensuring I found the perfect fit for my lateral move by spending time getting to know my needs and understanding what was important to me. And if that were not enough, Vijay worked around my schedule -- often at the expense of his own -- to check in and ensure I had everything I needed through the process. No joke, the poor guy was even sending check in emails while trying to navigate an engagement to his now-fiancee! Vijay was very strategic in setting a plan for myself and went above and beyond to make sure that I was prepared for each interview, discussed feedback after each interview, next steps, and my feelings about the practice groups. Vijay was also great at putting things into perspective by discussing and differentiating how each firm impacted my short-term and long-term goals. Vijay helped negotiate a generous sign-on bonus and remained committed even after I had accepted an offer. Vijay assisted me in transitioning from my previous firm to my new firm including what to expect in the exit process. Put simply, I would highly recommend Vijay to anyone considering a lateral move, irrespective of practice group or location.

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    Summer is exceptionally good at what she does. She takes time to understand her clients and helps them find the firms that best fit their long-term career goals. She is also well-connected to the legal industry and works quickly to accumulate interviews for her clients. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to lateraling associates.