Job Description

Job Description Summary

• Process invention disclosures from initial submission through consideration by in-house attorneys, overseeing two separate technical domains, to final disposition

Job Description

• Process invention disclosure materials
• Manage invention disclosures in online management systems (Orbit and Foundation IP)
• Communicate with inventors regarding invention disclosures and invention submission process steps
• Prepare for and facilitate conducting invention disclosure review meetings
• Process results of invention disclosure review meeting summary, including assigning disclosures to third party IP firms and follow up with firms on any additional instructions
• Assist inventors in navigating the invention disclosure process
• Assist in other miscellaneous patent-related tasks
• Provide support to the Japan based invention review members with non-published patent documents

Additional Job Description

• Knowledgeable regarding intellectual property (IP) asset management tools (e.g., Foundation IP and Orbit)
• Knowledgeable regarding office software (e.g., Microsoft Office suite)
• Able to adapt to change and learn new systems or processes
• Familiar with the intricacies of the IP asset procurement process
• Proactive in offloading work from the in-house attorney such that the attorney spends more time on higher-value IP development tasks
• Able to identify creative ways to improve the IP capture and development process
• Dependable, competent, trustworthy, self-motivated, and efficient

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of experience in patent docketing and prosecution administration
• State-approved accredited paralegal certification or five years of paralegal experience
• A bachelor’s degree, or a post-secondary program with law-related coursework

Required Skills & Experience

• A minimum of two years of experience in patent docketing and prosecution administration
• Proficiency in legal terminology and electronic databases, including the USPTO’s systems
• Experience in managing IP records and generating docket reports
• Extensive knowledge of patent filing and review
• Exceptional ability to perform research and keep track of deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with others and work independently
• Exceptional recordkeeping and communication skills