IP Assistant

Summary:

Under direct supervision of the IP Department attorneys, and according to

established policies and procedures, the IP Assistant performs a variety of docketing, file

maintenance, document and correspondence preparation, and other related duties.

A qualified candidate should have a minimum of two years’ experience working as an Intellectual Property Assistant with U.S., PCT and foreign patent applications, ability to prepare associated documents and correspondence, and have a strong understanding of the life cycle of a patent and associated deadlines and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

- Reviews incoming mail for assigned attorney(s) and drafts appropriate correspondence and documents in response.

- Reviews and maintains weekly docket; coordinates with attorneys regarding deadlines.

- Prepares documents, instruction letters and filings of all PCT and direct-filed foreign applications.

- Coordinates execution and legalization of U.S. and foreign formal documents, as required.

- Prepares U.S. and foreign reporting and reminder letters.

- Prepares and electronically files with the USPTO documents such as, but not limited to: new U.S. and PCT applications, Information Disclosure Statements, Issue Fees, Formal Drawings, Assignments, Declarations, Extensions of Time, Powers of Attorney and Responses to Office Actions.

- ·Prepares docket and portfolio reports as requested.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred.

- Minimum two years’ experience as a Patent Legal Assistant

- Strong understanding of patent prosecution process and associated correspondence and deadlines.

- Exceptional attention to detail with good analytical and critical thinking skills.

- Ability to understand and maintain a daily docket.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong grammar, spelling and proofreading skills.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to commu...