IP Admin Senior Analyst (Patent Paralegal)
About the positionResponsibilities• 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