Patent Paralegal

Apple; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks an experienced patent specialist to support its patent prosecution efforts. You will work directly with Apple internal counsel and outside counsel, handling docketing, annuities, foreign filings, and related administration.

The role requires 3+ years of paralegal experience in US and foreign patent prosecution, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with CPI, Anaqua, USPTO Patent Center, and Espacenet.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in US and foreign patent prosecution.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail for docketing and patent documents, and resolving errors.
• Strong proficiency in US and foreign patent prosecution procedures, rules, and regulations including PCT, annuities, patent terms, and foreign filing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patent databases and provide regular reports.
• Manage deadlines and project timelines within the patent team.
• Monitor and manage annuities and foreign filing deadlines; oversee outside counsel support.
• Provide backup support for other members of the Patent Services and Operations team.
• Support documentation of prosecution practices and procedures; work cross-functionally within the patent team and legal groups.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Excel

Tools

CPI

Anaqua

USPTO Patent Center

Espacenet

Job description

Would you like working at a successful company that is equal to none? Are you an experienced patent prosecution support professional? Are you passionate and proud of the work you do? Do you like challenges? You will be challenged to apply your expertise and knowledge in all aspects of patent prosecution to support Apple's patent team.

We seek to hire an experienced patent specialist. You will work with Apple internal patent counsel as well as outside counsel, in support of the patent prosecution processes and strategies.

• Maintaining accurate patent databases
• Providing reports, managing projects, deadline management
• Monitoring and managing patent annuities and foreign filing deadlines
• Overseeing and managing outside counsel support administration
• Providing backup support for other members of the Patent Services and Operations team
• Supporting the documentation of prosecution practices and procedures
• Working cross-functionally within the patent team or other legal teams

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in both US and Foreign patent prosecution.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail for identifying potential errors in docketing and patent prosecution documents, as well as facilitating resolution of the error(s).
• Strong proficiency in US and foreign patent prosecution procedures, rules, and regulations including PCT practice, annuities, patent terms, and foreign filing deadlines and practices. Experience using commercial IP Management Systems (e.g., CPI, Anaqua), USPTO Patent Center, Espacenet, and other patent-search and database tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team player, able to share responsibility and work cohesively with others.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Design-specific patent prosecution and deadline management experience.