Patent Specialist
$90,480–$104,520 year
HybridChicago, Illinois, United States or New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Overall support for portfolio management and patent practice, including assisting in filing US, PCT and foreign regional patent applications and responses; assisting in patent filing strategy discussions and due diligence; managing client and attorney dockets to ensure deadlines are met; supporting ongoing US/foreign procedures and related activities; and handling special projects. Requires problem-solving, excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (including virtual environments), ability to concentrate and work calmly under deadlines, good judgment, initiative, flexibility, client-service orientation, ability to handle highly confidential information, stamina, independence, and teamwork; must be able to bill 800 hours annually. The role emphasizes a flexible, hybrid working environment and collaboration with a cross-office IP team.
Required Qualifications
- Two-year associates degree and/or a paralegal certificate or 3+ years of work experience as a patent professional in lieu of degree and/or certificate
- Experience with patent prosecution or experience in a comparable position
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Experience with Electronic Filing USPTO procedures
- Knowledge of U.S. and PCT patent rules and procedure, national laws of other countries and Paris Convention applicable deadlines
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