IP Docketing & Prosecution Assistant

AtriCure; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

401K match

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

On-site fitness center

Job summary

AtriCure, Inc. is seeking a Patent Lifecycle Administrator to join our IP prosecution team in Mason, OH.

You will manage docketing, filings, and internal records while collaborating with engineers and inventors on disclosures and applications. Responsibilities include handling patent/trademark filings, billing tasks, and maintaining databases; this role supports training materials and ensures accurate documentation across IP systems, with opportunities to contribute to trademark matters as

Qualifications

• 3+ years of intellectual property administrator or paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience in all phases of patent and trademark preparation, filing and prosecution.
• Experience with legal billing administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform intellectual property docketing, reporting and system updates.
• Review, prepare and file patent prosecution documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized internal databases and records, including reviewing internal electronic files for product updates, legal correspondence, and agreements.
• Provide administrative assistance with tasks related to patents, trademarks, and licenses/agreements.
• Collaborate with engineers and inventors on invention disclosures, patent applications and related filings.
• Prepare routine portfolio analysis reports for quarterly presentations.

Skills

IP docketing

Patent filing

Billing administration

Microsoft Office

Strong writing

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

IPfolio

Legal Tracker

PatSnap

CPA Global

Job description

AtriCure, Inc. is seeking a Patent Lifecycle Administrator to join our IP prosecution team in Mason, OH.

You will manage docketing, filings, and internal records while collaborating with engineers and inventors on disclosures and applications. Responsibilities include handling patent/trademark filings, billing tasks, and maintaining databases; this role supports training materials and ensures accurate documentation across IP systems, with opportunities to contribute to trademark matters as