Patent Specialist

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

The law firm of Kilpatrick Townsend is seeking a Patent Specialist to join their Intellectual Property Department. This is a full-time position and the selected candidate will have the opportunity to work in one of their offices located in Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Houston, Dallas, or Denver. The firm is known for its dedication to its employees, values, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and commitment to the community. As a part of the team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, the Patent Specialist will play an integral role in providing high-level service to both internal and external clients.

The role of the Patent Specialist will involve providing support on US patent prosecution and patent matters, with a focus on US and PCT filings, deadline management, and special projects. The selected candidate will work closely with attorneys, patent specialists, paralegals, and clients to ensure efficient and effective handling of patent-related tasks. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience as a patent prosecution paralegal, legal secretary, or in a comparable position, with experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment.

The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability plans, and retirement plans. The firm also offers hybrid work schedules, allowing for a combination of in-office and remote work days. The pay range for this position varies based on location, with a range of to per hour in North Carolina, to per hour in Georgia and Texas, and to per hour in Colorado.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

- Providing support for US patent prosecution and collaborating with attorneys, patent specialists, paralegals, and clients.
- Preparing, reviewing, and filing US and PCT patent applications, responses, and issue fees.
- Drafting correspondence to clients regarding the status of patent applications and matters.
- Reporting USPTO and PCT correspondence and notifications.
- Managing client portfolios, including preparing and maintaining status reports, charts, and various projects and tasks.
- Drafting, filing, and reporting IDS and IDS reference management.
- Managing dockets, monitoring deadlines, and communicating with appropriate parties to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Reviewing and organizing documents and emails in the firm's document management system.
- Completing special projects as assigned.
- Providing administrative support for patent-related tasks.
- Supporting client services by preparing and processing reports, coordinating meetings, and meeting with client patent paralegals.
- Reporting filings and notifications to clients through client portals.
- Reviewing client proformas and making edits for attorneys.
- Maintaining accurate daily time records for client billing and statistical purposes.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

- Minimum of two years of experience as a patent prosecution paralegal, legal secretary, or in a comparable position.
- Experience with electronic filing procedures for the USPTO.
- Excellent knowledge of USPTO and PCT rules and procedures.
- High level of proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and other internet research tools.
- Good working knowledge of timekeeping software and document management systems.
- Excellent client service skills.
- Ability to collaborate with others and take on assignments.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Respectful and reliable team player.
- Strong work ethic, flexibility, dependability, and a positive attitude.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Sense of urgency when it comes to client requests and ability to meet deadlines.
- Willingness to adapt to change.

The law firm of 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. The firm also offers a hybrid work schedule and is dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives and community involvement.

To learn more about the firm, please visit their website at .

In conclusion, the law firm of Kilpatrick Townsend is seeking a Patent Specialist to join their team in one of their offices located in North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, or Colorado. The selected candidate will play an integral role in providing high-level service to both internal and external clients, with responsibilities including US patent prosecution, client portfolio management, and administrative support. The firm offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a hybrid work schedule. If you have experience in patent prosecution and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, apply now to join the team at Kilpatrick Townsend.

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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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US patent prosecution, PCT filings, deadline management, client portfolio management, electronic filing, client services, timekeeping, document management, confidentiality, organization, written and oral communication, adaptability

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Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter through the company's website

Qualification and Experience Minimum of two years of experience as a patent prosecution paralegal, legal secretary, or comparable position

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