Req. ID #: 311

Must have the following to apply:

• High school graduate required
• Previous experience in an IP role within a law firm or corporate legal department managing an IP docket and familiarity with IP prosecution filings required
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines is important in this role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred:

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• Associate or other undergraduate degree
• Knowledge of US patent, trademark, and copyright laws and procedures
• Familiarity with international IP laws and procedures (e.g., PCT, Madrid filing protocols)
• Familiarity with IP litigation procedures a plus
• Familiarity with domain name registration, maintenance, and dispute procedures
• Familiarity with software tools commonly used in law firm IP departments (e.g., patent and trademark search tools, docketing software, domain registrations, etc.) a plus

Skills:

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• Organizational skills and detail orientation
• Written communication skills

Required Screenings:

Employer will discuss.

Job Description:

The company is looking for an Assistant IP Administrator to support its growing national intellectual property practice group.

• Docket incoming and outgoing papers and communications and maintain and update IP docketing system
• Correspond with clients and prepare reporting letters
• Instruct and correspond with counsel for international IP filings
• Generate IP status, attorney docket, and other reports as needed
• Manage patent, trademark, and copyright portfolio deadlines
• Prepare application and maintenance filings with USPTO and Copyright Office
• Create IP assignment, power of attorney, and chain-of-title documents
• Draft patent, trademark, and copyright formalities documents
• Draft patent application information disclosure statements
• Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches
• Review and flag comprehensive trademark search reports
• Draft office action responses
• Perform IP due diligence, chain-of-title, and ownership searches
• Investigate specimens of use for trademark filings
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal administrative assistants to manage IP deadlines
• Provide advanced administrative support to the IP Administrator by participating in day-to-day departmental administrative affairs
• Investigate infringement and draft cease and desist letters for attorney review
• Familiarity with managing USPTO deposit account and financial systems
• Provide support for intellectual property dispute proceedings before the USPTO (e.g., TTAB and PTAB) and federal district courts

Hiring Process:

Apply via company website.

In order to apply to this position, please click "How to apply for this job" located at the bottom of the job order page, and you will receive the employer contact information. Employer has indicated the means listed are the only means they will accept to apply.

Days and Hours:

Full-Time position. Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours each day.

Complete work schedule will be discussed with applicant.

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