Experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Apple, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks an experienced patent specialist to support its patent team in prosecution processes and strategies. You will work with internal patent counsel and outside counsel to manage docketing, procedures, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely actions.

The role requires 3+ years in US/foreign patent prosecution, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with IP management systems and patent databases. A collaborative, matrixed legal environment awaits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in both US and Foreign patent prosecution.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail for identifying potential errors in docketing and patent prosecution documents, as well as facilitating resolution of the error(s).
• Strong proficiency in US and foreign patent prosecution procedures, rules, and regulations including PCT practice, annuities, patent terms, and foreign filing deadlines and practices.
• Experience using commercial IP Management Systems (e.g., CPI, Anaqua), USPTO Patent Center, Espacenet, and other patent-search and database tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and managing patent annuities and foreign filing deadlines
• Overseeing and managing outside counsel support administration
• Providing backup support for other members of the Patent Services and Operations team
• Supporting the documentation of prosecution practices and procedures
• Working cross-functionally within the patent team or other legal teams

Skills

Paralegal experience

Attention to detail

US & Foreign patent prosecution

PCT practice

Tools

CPI

Anaqua

USPTO Patent Center

Espacenet

Job description

Apple, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks an experienced patent specialist to support its patent team in prosecution processes and strategies. You will work with internal patent counsel and outside counsel to manage docketing, procedures, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely actions.

The role requires 3+ years in US/foreign patent prosecution, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with IP management systems and patent databases. A collaborative, matrixed legal environment awaits.