Patent Specialist

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Patent Specialist
The candidate will be part of a team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients. Under the supervision of attorneys, provide support for all types of US patent activities. Operate as part of a team of attorneys and support staff and assume ownership for all aspects of file management to ensure a high level of service to both internal and external clients. Assist with preparing and filing US and foreign patent applications and responses, both electronically and paper (including preparation and review of necessary filing documents). Collaborate with paralegals as needed. Assist in drafting correspondence to clients regarding status of applications and patents, including reporting of filing receipts for applications, publication notices and forwarding patent certificates. Review and manage files and docket for deadlines, understand docket and deadlines and action needed on each file. Assist in patent filing strategy discussions and due diligence. Communicate with appropriate attorneys and team members about docket. Act as a single point of contact for the client and assist with incoming files to ensure accuracy and completeness. Utilize Patent Analysts or contract resources to prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and consistency in work product. Assist with proforma review, edits and finalization. Process new client/matters forms and conflicts checks, expense reports and reconciliation, travel diaries, preparation of Reports, tables and Excel documents as requested. Coordinate messages and conference calls for attorneys and clients. Coordinate travel arrangements, including air, hotel, and car plans for attorney and clients. Maintain accurate daily time records for client billing purposes.

Not specified

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

Not specified

Electronic Filing, U.S. Patent Office Procedures, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Timekeeping Software, Scanning, Microsoft Outlook, U.S. and PCT patent rules and procedures, national laws of other countries, Paris Convention, client service, organizational skills, confidentiality, sense of urgency, written and oral communication, flexibility, work ethic

Four-year degree preferred, paralegal certificate from ABA approved program preferred

Requisition Number: PATEN001599

Qualification and Experience The candidate should preferably have a four-year degree or equivalent law firm experience. Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program is preferred. Must have 2+ years of experience as a patent prosecution paralegal, legal secretary, or a comparable position with experience working in a law firm or in house legal environment. Experience with Electronic Filing USPTO procedures is required. Must be available to support clients in Mountain and West Coast time zones. Strong knowledge of MS Word and other comparable document production software such as PowerPoint, Excel, Timekeeping Software, Scanning and Microsoft Outlook is essential. Should be familiar with USPTO procedures, rules and requirements. Knowledge of US and PCT patent rules and procedure is needed. Should have knowledge of national laws of other countries. Knowledge of Paris Convention and deadlines set therein is essential. Must have high level of proficiency with technology including MS Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, US Patent Office Electronic Filing System, Dialog and other internet research tools. Excellent client service skills are required. Should have the ability to compose routine correspondence. Must have effective written and oral communication skills.

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