Description

About you – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

  • 2+ combined experience in IP Docketing and/or Paralegal services
  • 2+ years of experience working with Intellectual Property law and regulations
  • Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Experience using FoundationIP (IP Management Solution)

 

It would be great if you also had

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 5+ years of experience working in a Patent docketing or paralegal role

 

What you will be doing in this role?

  • Process routine communications received from the USPTO and foreign patent offices.
  • Update client docket programs; document management systems; etc.
  • Calculate, review, and confirm the correct deadlines for response.
  • Create matter records in databases and docket programs and make updates accordingly.
  • Interact with staff members in Global offices regarding instructions and training. 
  • Communicate with Global colleagues and clients via e-mail, video conferencing, and telephone.
  • Build client relationships and conduct on-going client management.
  • Prepare and review PTO documents for processing, as needed.
  • Assist with on-boarding new clients and assisting with development of best practices.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of Patent Office Rules and Procedures (US and Foreign).
  • Prepare and assist with filing patent applications; Office Action responses; Information Disclosure Statement submissions; etc., as requested.
  • Prepare formal documents, forward for signature, and file with various patent offices.
  • Review Office Actions - and other PTO communications - and prepare preliminary shell Response drafts as requested.
  • Correspond with clients regarding the status of applications.
  • Calculate estimates of filing costs.
  • Monitor client docket for any due dates.
  • Obtain copies of patents and articles for IDS submission.
  • Communicate with patent examiners and other Patent-Office personnel regarding routine matters as directed.
  • Develop and document client procedures with a focus on process improvements.
  • Develop, document, and implement new procedures for daily workflow.

Key Skills
Education

Bachelor's degree

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