Job Details
Salary: $70,000 - 85,000/year
This position allows for 2 days per week remote / work from home
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
- Review, docket and distribute a high volume of incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO and foreign associates according to established procedures
- Open new matters and input records into IP Docketing system, FoundationIP, for both foreign and domestic patent, trademark, and copyright cases
- Provide auditing service for matters and docketed actions to ensure quality control of client data
- Generate client status reports including researching to confirm status of pending or issued applications at the USPTO and in foreign IP offices
- Clear the docket daily, including sending reminders as needed
- Keep current with USPTO, PCT, Madrid Protocol and Foreign IP rules and practices associated with deadlines
- Manage and work with IP Docketing team and/or other teams within the firm to complete special projects as requested
- Assist with the process of transferring in/out of clients/matters (coordinating with old/new firm, obtaining necessary POAs, reviewing each individual matter for accuracy, inputting all data into our docket, etc.)
- Assist with monitoring and instructing annuity payments according to client instructions, track payment decisions, and submit annuity invoices for all patent prosecution matters
- Assist in other administrative tasks to ensure a smooth office workflow
THE ESSENTIALS - A high school diploma or equivalent and relevant work experience required; a college degree is preferred
- Two (2) or more years of general IP experience preferred
- Experience with IP Docketing system, FoundationIP is a plus
- Ability to work independently and as a member of the team
- Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop positive working relationships (in-person and virtually)
- Proven problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Unquestioned integrity and professionalism
- Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations
- Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)