Foreign Filing Patent Specialist

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable law.


Foreign Filing Patent Specialist - Manage International Patent Filings and Portfolios

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Foreign Filing Patent Specialist for Multiple Locations

Job Title: Foreign Filing Patent Specialist
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
Experience: Minimum 7 years managing foreign patent portfolios

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and manage international patent filings, foreign patent prosecution and annuity management
• Monitor, maintain and clear international and foreign filing dockets
• Prepare documents related to international and foreign patent applications
• Draft written communications for international associates and clients
• Prepare and file international (PCT) patent applications
• Manage international patent portfolios, including formality requirements
• File PCT applications and handle related formalities with WIPO
• Coordinate receipt and review of third party foreign associate invoices
• Oversee and coordinate annuity fee monitoring and payments for foreign portfolios
• Manage legalization of required documents for foreign jurisdictions
• Track and record time for billing purposes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Job Specifications/Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge of foreign patent application process, PCT and foreign patent rules and procedures
• Proficiency working with computerized docketing systems and docketing departments
• Familiarity with document legalization process for foreign filings
• Experience with patent invoicing and annuity payment services
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage large amounts of information
• Proficient in computer skills and use of docketing systems
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary
• Bachelor's degree preferred, paralegal certificate or significant patent paralegal experience required

Education/Experience/Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree a plus
• Paralegal certificate or significant patent paralegal experience required
• Minimum of 7 years experience managing foreign patent portfolios, including applications, invoices, payments and annuities required

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Law Firm provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Foreign Filing Patent Specialist Job Description:

H1: Law Firm Seeking Experienced Foreign Filing Patent Specialist for Multiple Locations
H2: Manage International Patent Filings and Portfolios

Position Overview:
The Foreign Filing Patent Specialist at Law Firm provides support to attorneys and patent agents by coordinating and managing international patent filings, foreign patent prosecution, and annuity management. This role is responsible for managing foreign patent portfolios, including applications, formalities, foreign invoices, payments, and dockets.

Salary Information:
Competitive salary based on experience

Job Title:
Foreign Filing Patent Specialist

Experience:
Minimum 7 years managing foreign patent portfolios

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and manage international patent filings, foreign patent prosecution, and annuity management
• Monitor, maintain, and clear international and foreign filing dockets
• Prepare documents related to international and foreign patent applications
• Draft written communications for international associates and clients
• Prepare and file international (PCT) patent applications
• Manage international patent portfolios, including formality requirements
• File PCT applications and handle related formalities with WIPO
• Coordinate receipt and review of third party foreign associate invoices
• Oversee and coordinate annuity fee monitoring and payments for foreign portfolios
• Manage legalization of required documents for foreign jurisdictions
• Track and record time for billing purposes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Job Specifications/Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge of foreign patent application process, PCT, and foreign patent rules and procedures
• Proficiency working with computerized docketing systems and docketing departments
• Familiarity with document legalization process for foreign filings
• Experience with patent invoicing and annuity payment services
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage large amounts of information
• Proficient in computer skills and use of docketing systems
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary

Education/Experience/Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree a plus
• Paralegal certificate or significant patent paralegal experience required
• Minimum of 7 years experience managing foreign patent portfolios, including applications, invoices, payments, and annuities required

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Foreign Filing Patent Specialist Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree preferred, paralegal certificate or significant patent paralegal experience required
• Minimum of 7 years experience managing foreign patent portfolios, including applications, invoices, payments, and annuities required

Foreign Filing Patent Specialist Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and manage international patent filings, foreign patent prosecution, and annuity management

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foreign patent application process, PCT, foreign patent rules and procedures, computerized docketing systems, document legalization, patent invoicing, annuity payment services, communication, problem solving, attention to detail, client management, organization, computer skills

Bachelor's degree

Interested candidates can apply online by submitting their resume and cover letter.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate or significant patent paralegal experience

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