IP Specialist
- Employer
- Seyfarth Shaw - Staff Recruiting
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Salary
- Salary negotiable based on experience
- Posted
- May 07, 2024
- Closes
- Jun 06, 2024
- Ref
- 240035
- Practice
- Intellectual Property
- Position
- Legal Specialist
- Contract Type
- Permanent
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
As an IP Specialist, you will provide support to patent attorneys and/or designated team members in rendering legal services to clients. You will assist in procedural and substantive matters regarding U.S. and foreign patents and patent matters.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Prepare US patent application and prosecution documents for filing at the US Patent and Trademark Office
- Assist with patent Docket Management using CPI web-based software
- Compose correspondence, reports, memoranda, audit responses, and legal documents for clients and Firm attorneys
- Coordinate with Records Management for proper organization and maintenance of client files
- Coordinate with vendors
- Calendar management using Outlook and complex meeting planning
- Coordinate travel arrangements
- Open, close and manage client matters and submit conflict checks
- Assist with Time Entry and Billing
- Other duties and projects, as assigned
YOU HAVE:
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
- A minimum of 3 years of USPTO filing experience required.
- Experience using IP legal databases a plus.
- Experience using docketing software a plus.
- Experience with CPI and Maxval a plus.
- Strong client service skills
- Ability to work under deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Knowledge of US patent procedures, filings and requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.