Patent Paralegal

Apple; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in San Diego seeks an experienced patent prosecution support professional to join its legal team. You will work with internal counsel and outside firms to manage docketing, deadlines and patent documents.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years paralegal experience in US and foreign patent prosecution, strong analytical skills and proficiency with patent databases and CPI/Anaqua systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in US and foreign patent prosecution.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail for docketing and documents.
• Experience with PCT practice, annuities, patent terms, foreign filing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support patent prosecution processes and strategies for Apple.
• Collaborate with internal patent counsel and outside counsel.
• Identify and help resolve docketing errors and deadlines.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Excel

Deadline management

Tools

USPTO Patent Center

Espacenet

CPI

Anaqua

Job description

Summary

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.

Description

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.