IP Patent Docket & Filings Specialist

Chemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemours in Wilmington, Delaware seeks an Intellectual Property Senior Legal Assistant to support the IP team in managing patent dockets and the prosecution process. The role entails coordinating communications with patent offices worldwide, maintaining deadlines, and preparing formal documents for filing and prosecution.

The ideal candidate has a H.S. diploma or GED with 5–8 years’ IP experience and strong familiarity with US and non-US patent procedures, ePCT Portal, USPTO/Patent Center, and

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED with 5-8 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of US and non-US patent processes and formalities.
• Proficiency with ePCT, USPTO/Patent Center, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and docketing systems.
• Ability to resolve patent docket issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications from patent offices and docketing; file and maintain dockets.
• Review daily dockets for deadlines and draft response templates.
• Coordinate US citations, review office actions and organize references.
• Prepare and submit formal documents for filing and prosecution of patents.
• Oversee patent maintenance and maintain accurate portfolio data in the docket system.
• Collaborate within the IP Group to streamline processes and lead projects.

Skills

Patent docketing

US & international patent processes

Document management

MS Office proficiency

Adobe Acrobat

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ePCT Portal

USPTO Patent Center

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Electronic docketing system

Anaqua AQX

Job description

Chemours in Wilmington, Delaware seeks an Intellectual Property Senior Legal Assistant to support the IP team in managing patent dockets and the prosecution process. The role entails coordinating communications with patent offices worldwide, maintaining deadlines, and preparing formal documents for filing and prosecution.

The ideal candidate has a H.S. diploma or GED with 5–8 years’ IP experience and strong familiarity with US and non-US patent procedures, ePCT Portal, USPTO/Patent Center, and