International Patent Filing Specialist

Foley Hoag LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work eligibility

Job summary

Foley Hoag LLP seeks a Foreign Filing Specialist in Boston for managing international patent filings, including PCTs and foreign nationals, with strong docket control and meticulous documentation. The role requires ownership of deadlines and formalities while supporting attorneys/agents in the foreign filing process.

The position is hybrid eligible with on-site in Boston at least two days per week, core hours 9:00am–5:00pm ET, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related work experience including proactive docket management.
• Solid understanding of the laws, articles, and guidelines in various foreign countries to meet deadlines.
• Ownership and accountability for assigned docket, initiative and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Proactive Docket Management: reviews deadlines, prepares documents in advance and clears deadlines from the docket.
• PCT Filings: prepare and file PCT applications per filing requirements and ensure timely PCT reporting.
• Foreign National/Regional Phase Filings: monitor for instructions to file foreign filings and prepare client reports.
• Formality Documents: obtain certified copies, coordinate signature and forwarding of forms per filing rules.
• Client Reporting: ensure timely deadline and non-deadline reporting according to procedures.
• Virtual File Management and Upkeep: maintain and upload correspondence to keep files complete and current.

Skills

Docket management

Foreign filing knowledge

PCT filings

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Foley Hoag LLP seeks a Foreign Filing Specialist in Boston for managing international patent filings, including PCTs and foreign nationals, with strong docket control and meticulous documentation. The role requires ownership of deadlines and formalities while supporting attorneys/agents in the foreign filing process.

The position is hybrid eligible with on-site in Boston at least two days per week, core hours 9:00am–5:00pm ET, and overtime as needed.