Patent Specialist

Full-time

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Law Firm Seeking Experienced Patent Specialist

Are you an experienced patent specialist looking for a new opportunity? Look no further than Kilpatrick, an international law firm with a strong dedication to its employees, values, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and community involvement. We are currently 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-level service to both internal and external clients. This position will focus on US patent prosecution and patent matters, including US and PCT filings, deadline management, and special projects. You will collaborate with peers, assume ownership of assigned tasks and workload, and report to attorneys as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide support for US patent prosecution and collaborate with attorneys, patent specialists, paralegals, and clients
- Prepare, review, and file US and PCT patent applications, responses, and issue fees
- Draft correspondence to clients regarding the status of patent applications and matters
- Report USPTO and PCT correspondence and notifications, such as publications, recordation of assignments, office actions, IDS, missing parts, petitions, notice of allowances, and more
- Manage client portfolios, including preparing and maintaining status reports and charts, acting as a single point of contact for clients, and providing assistance
- Handle IDS and IDS reference management using contracted resources as needed
- Monitor deadlines, communicate and follow up with appropriate parties, and ensure timely completion of related activities
- Review, organize, and file documents and emails in the firm's document management system according to protocols
- Complete special projects as assigned
- Perform a variety of administrative support tasks related to patent prosecution
- Support client services, including preparing and processing reports, coordinating meetings, and meeting with client patent paralegals
- Report filings and notifications to clients through client portal
- Review client proformas, make edits, and finalize for attorney
- Maintain accurate daily time records for billing and statistical purposes

Required Qualifications:

- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a patent prosecution paralegal, legal secretary, or comparable position in a law firm or in-house legal environment
- 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, USPTO Electronic Filing System, Dialog, and other internet research tools
- Working knowledge of timekeeping software (InTapp), iManage, FoundationIP, and Claim Master
- Strong client service skills and willingness to collaborate with others and take on assignments
- Ability to compose routine correspondence
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and perform well under pressure
- Respectful of colleagues and able to work well in a team environment
- Reliable, dependable, and positive team player
- Ability to plan and prioritize effectively, with strong attention to detail and ability to organize and meet deadlines
- Action and results-oriented
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete projects
- Sense of urgency in responding to client requests and meeting deadlines
- Strong work ethic, flexibility, dependability, and positive attitude
- Willingness to adapt to change

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability plans, and retirement plans. We also offer hybrid work schedules that combine in-office and remote work days.

Please note that the pay range for this position varies by location. In North Carolina, the pay range is to per hour; in Georgia and Texas, it is to per hour; and in Colorado, it is to per hour.

Kilpatrick is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. For more information about our firm, please visit our website at .

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR )

Join the Team at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP as a Patent Specialist

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, an international law firm, is currently seeking an experienced Patent Specialist to join our Intellectual Property Department in one of our five office locations: Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Houston, Dallas, or Denver. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality service to our clients, while also enjoying a range of benefits and a positive work culture.

About Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

- Large international law firm with a strong dedication to its employees, values, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and community involvement
- One team mentality where each person plays an integral role in serving clients
- Strong commitment to employee development and growth

Key Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with attorneys, patent specialists, paraleg

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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, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Timekeeping Software, iManage, FoundationIP, Claim Master, Client Service, Collaboration, Time Management, Organization, Confidentiality, Fast-paced Environment, Urgency, Written and Oral Communication, Initiative, Adaptability, Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, Pay Discrimination Laws.

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Selected applicants will be contacted. To apply, visit the firm's website at .

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

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