Intellectual Property Specialist

Pathways Personnel, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathways Personnel, Inc. is seeking an experienced IP Specialist to support domestic and international patent prosecution, coordinate filings and deadlines, and collaborate with attorneys and foreign associates to ensure accurate and timely management of intellectual property matters.

The role involves monitoring dockets, preparing USPTO filings, and managing invoices and portfolios. A strong background in patent procedures and billing is essential for successful performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of patent prosecution support experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities; technology and energy portfolio experience and electronic billing knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor domestic and international patent dockets, ensuring timely compliance with all deadlines.
• Prepare and file patent applications, amendments, responses, and related USPTO documentation.
• Coordinate patent prosecution activities with attorneys, foreign associates, and outside vendors.
• Maintain patent portfolios, track prior art references, and manage disclosure statements.
• Review patent documentation, monitor application statuses, and resolve filing discrepancies.
• Process IP-related invoices, assist with client billing, and maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary:

The experienced IP Specialist will support domestic and international patent prosecution, coordinate filings and deadlines, and collaborate with attorneys and foreign associates to ensure accurate and timely management of intellectual property matters.

Responsibilities

• Monitor domestic and international patent dockets, ensuring timely compliance with all deadlines.
• Prepare and file patent applications, amendments, responses, and related USPTO documentation.
• Coordinate patent prosecution activities with attorneys, foreign associates, and outside vendors.
• Maintain patent portfolios, track prior art references, and manage disclosure statements.
• Review patent documentation, monitor application statuses, and resolve filing discrepancies.
• Process IP-related invoices, assist with client billing, and maintain accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of patent prosecution support experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities; technology and energy portfolio experience and electronic billing knowledge preferred.

Salary:

Up to 150K. Can be flexible depending on experience.