Patent Legal Assistant
patent portfolio buildersRemote (OR)
About the role
Patent Legal Assistant (Fully Remote) Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.
About Us:
Patent Portfolio Builders is an intellectual property law firm based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. We are a small, fully virtual team of 15, and we are looking for an experienced Patent Legal Assistant to join us.
Location: Fully remote (Eastern Time Zone preferred)
The Role:
You will support two attorneys who handle patent and trademark matters, working closely with our IP Administrator, patent attorneys, and support staff. As part of a small firm, you will wear many hats, so this role is a great fit if you enjoy variety and are happy to pitch in wherever needed.
Responsibilities:
·Prepare and electronically file new applications and other papers with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
·Managing Trademark matters
·Handle prosecution filings, including assignments, declarations, Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), amendments, restriction responses, terminal disclaimers, notices of appeal, appeal briefs, and issue fees
·Prepare filing reports and invoices for clients
·Reporting USPTO mail
·Managing claim chart client
·Assist with docketing
·Support the team with other tasks as needed
Qualifications:
·Experience as a patent legal assistant or in a similar IP support role
·Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, as well as PDF software
·Strong document formatting skills
·Familiarity with databases and data entry is a plus
·Appcoll Experience is a plus
What You Bring
·A strong sense of accountability: you take ownership of your work and resolve issues proactively
·A high level of accuracy and xsgimln attention to detail, including the ability to proofread your own work
·The ability to see assignments through from start to finish, with supervision or by following established guidelines
·The ability to manage multiple projects at once and work effectively under pressure
·Strong analytical and information-gathering skills
·The ability to evaluate and prioritize data and tasks
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills
How to Apply:
Please email your resume to .Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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