IP Admin Senior Analyst (Patent Paralegal)
About the position Responsibilities • Monitor incoming communications received from outside counsel, foreign agents, USPTO and other patent and trademark offices to ensure timely review and processing. • Routinely review and file prosecution related documents with the USPTO for all stages of prosecution. • Coordinate and facilitate timely instructions to foreign agents in order to meet deadlines for non-US patent or trademark prosecution deadlines. • Prepare basic patent documents and/or trademark registrations, including classes and specimens, for client execution and file same at the USPTO. • Electronically file (EFS) documents at the USPTO, including applications, amendments, assignments, responses, petitions, information disclosure statements, issue fees. • Review Official Filing Receipts, Notices of Recordation of Assignment, Notices of Allowance, Issue Notifications, etc. for accuracy. • Prepare reporting letters to clients regarding Office Actions and other USPTO communications. • Prepare and forward reminders to clients regarding due dates and instructions. • Review application papers being filed in the USPTO for accuracy and completeness regarding inventors, assignees, priority data, etc. • Order and review drawings for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to the USPTO. • Assist with overall paralegal support, maintaining processes, tasks and special projects as assigned. Requirements • 1+ year of recent U.S. and foreign patent and/or trademark filing & prosecution and/or docketing experience in a patent docket environment. • 1+ year of experience with patent and trademark management software, such as, Memotech, Foundation IP, The IP Management System, Inprotech, IPFolio. Nice-to-haves • Bachelor's degree in a related field. • Paralegal certificate. • Knowledge in maintaining patents after issuance including annuities, maintenance fees, and/or renewals. • Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, IPDAS, USPTO PAIR, EFS and EPAS. • Proficiency with time and billing tracking software preferred. • Strong customer focus and proven record of exceptional service delivery. • Ability to complete critical tasks with global teams in a matrixed environment. Benefits • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Prescription drug coverage • Life insurance • 401k with match • Long term disability coverage • Vacation • Sick time • Volunteer time • Discount programs Apply tot his job