Patent Specialist

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Patent Specialist in Multiple Locations

Are you an experienced patent specialist looking for a new opportunity? Kilpatrick Townsend, an international law firm, is seeking a Patent Specialist to join our Intellectual Property Department in our Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Houston, Dallas, or Denver office. As part of our team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, you will play an integral role in providing high-quality service to both internal and external clients. We offer a strong commitment to our employees, values, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and community involvement.

In this role, you will provide support on US patent prosecution and patent matters, with a focus on US and PCT filings, deadline management, and special projects. You will work as part of a team under the supervision of attorneys, collaborate with peers, and provide excellent service to clients. This position also involves a variety of patent-related administrative support tasks, including client services, docket management, and timekeeping.

Responsibilities Include:
- US patent prosecution support in all phases of patent prosecution, including collaborating with attorneys, patent specialists, paralegals, and clients.
- Preparing, reviewing, and filing US and PCT patent applications, responses, and issue fees, both electronically and on paper.
- Drafting correspondence to clients about the status of patent applications and patent matters.
- Reporting USPTO and PCT correspondence and notifications, such as publications, recordation of assignments, office actions, and more.
- Managing client portfolios, including preparing and maintaining status reports, charts, and other projects.
- Drafting, filing, and reporting IDS and IDS reference management for clients.
- Docket management, including monitoring deadlines, communicating with appropriate parties, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Reviewing, organizing, and filing documents and emails in the firm's document management system.
- Completing special projects as assigned.
- Performing a variety of patent-related administrative support tasks, such as client reports, client meetings, and client proformas.

Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years' experience as a patent prosecution paralegal, legal secretary, or comparable position.
- Experience with electronic filing procedures at the USPTO.
- Excellent knowledge of USPTO and PCT rules and procedures.
- High proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and other research tools.
- Good working knowledge of timekeeping software and document management systems.
- Strong client service skills and ability to collaborate with others.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Respectful, reliable, and dependable team player.
- Action and results-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, short-term disability, and retirement plans. We also offer a hybrid work schedule with both in-office and remote work days. The salary range for this position varies by location, ranging from to per hour.

Kilpatrick Townsend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Join our team and make a difference at Kilpatrick Townsend! Visit our website at for more information about our firm.

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Multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short term disability plans, retirement plans, holidays, and paid time off

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USPTO and PCT rules and procedures, electronic filing, client portfolio management, deadline management, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, timekeeping software, iManage, FoundationIP, Claim Master, client service, confidentiality, organization, time management, multitasking, communication, adaptability

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Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter through the company's website or to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Minimum of two years of experience as a patent prosecution paralegal, legal secretary, or comparable position in a law firm or in-house legal environment

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