IP Docket & Patent Prosecution Specialist

None; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 6%

Job summary

Chemours, located in Wilmington, Delaware, seeks an Intellectual Property Senior Legal Assistant to manage patent docketing, maintain portfolios, and assist attorneys and agents with filing and prosecution. The role requires handling formalities, deadlines, and maintenance, with emphasis on accuracy and coordination across offices.

You'll work within the IP Group to improve processes, support database integrity, and ensure timely patent maintenance while collaborating with legal teams and

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED with 5-8 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of US and non-US patent processes and formalities.
• Proficient with ePCT Portal, USPTO/Patent Center, MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to identify and resolve patent docket issues without support.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications from government patent offices and legal agents, docketing and filing.
• Review dockets daily for deadlines and prepare response templates.
• Coordinate US references and prepare submissions for additional references.
• Prepare formal documents for filing and prosecution of patents; obtain signatures and notarizations.
• Oversee patent maintenance processes and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor IP docket database performance and support adoption of changes.
• Participate as a full member of the IP Group and drive process improvements.

Skills

Patent processes

Docket management

Issue resolution

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

ePCT Portal

USPTO/Patent Center

Electronic docketing system

Job description

Chemours, located in Wilmington, Delaware, seeks an Intellectual Property Senior Legal Assistant to manage patent docketing, maintain portfolios, and assist attorneys and agents with filing and prosecution. The role requires handling formalities, deadlines, and maintenance, with emphasis on accuracy and coordination across offices.

You'll work within the IP Group to improve processes, support database integrity, and ensure timely patent maintenance while collaborating with legal teams and