Patent Operations Specialist - Data, Budgets & Deadlines

Alten Calsoft Labs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Calsoft Labs is seeking an IP Operations Specialist in San Jose, California. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in patent prosecution or as a legal assistant. The position involves managing a patent database, processing invoices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and adaptable, with proficiency in MS Office and USPTO PAIR. This contract position may convert to full-time for the right individual, ensuring adherence to confidentiality and handling proprietary information.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience as a patent prosecution legal assistant or patent prosecution docketer.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite and able to use multiple web-based systems.
• Strong knowledge of patent prosecution processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent database and ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Process invoices and maintain IP budgetary records.
• Create, analyze, and present periodic statistical reports.
• Correspond with law firms, vendors, engineers, and other contacts worldwide.
• Track important patent-related dates and deadlines.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Adaptable

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Experience with USPTO PAIR

Education

BA or BS degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

USPTO PAIR

Web-based systems

Job description

ALTEN Calsoft Labs is seeking an IP Operations Specialist in San Jose, California. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in patent prosecution or as a legal assistant. The position involves managing a patent database, processing invoices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and adaptable, with proficiency in MS Office and USPTO PAIR. This contract position may convert to full-time for the right individual, ensuring adherence to confidentiality and handling proprietary information.