Join a leading international law firm and support their IP Patent Prosecution practice. This role is a headcount add.
About the Role:
- Coordinate domestic and foreign filings .
- Maintain docket of due dates for actions including responses, renewals, oppositions, Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) requirements and payment of patent annuities in foreign countries.
- Prepare and file documents with the USPTO or foreign counsel.
- Prepare and record assignments.
- Prepares summary reports for attorneys and clients.
- Review and take action on correspondence received from foreign associates.
- Obtain legalizations and certifications.
- Research and compile information pertaining to national and international patent rights including searches of USPTO records, industry databases and general legal research.
Qualifications:
- Two or more years of patent experience required.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with U.S. and foreign patent work (prosecution, maintenance and renewals).
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and the ability to work with Innovation, PATTSY, Lexis/Nexis, and other research databases.