Patent Prosecution Assistant | Docketing & Client Support

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Atlanta, GA seeks a paralegal with strong patent prosecution experience to support attorneys in filing and managing U.S. and foreign patent activities.

The role requires maintaining patent files, docketing communications with USPTO and foreign associates, and coordinating deadlines. Ideal candidates hold a BA or paralegal certificate with at least 5 years of patent prosecution experience and proficiency in electronic case management systems.

Qualifications

• BA degree and/or paralegal certificate or minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. patent prosecution.
• Familiarity with electronic case management systems and USPTO rules and requirements.
• Familiarity with the prosecution of U.S. Trademark applications a plus.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under supervision of attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provides client management support for attorney.
• Assists attorney in prosecuting patent applications in the United States and various foreign countries.
• Establishes and maintains patent files: opens files, prepares documents for filing.
• Reviews all incoming correspondence from USPTO and foreign associates for essential docketing.
• Maintains and updates docketing log spreadsheet.
• On-going verbal and written communication with attorneys, clients and foreign associates.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Client management

Docketing

USPTO rules

Electronic case management

Deadline-driven

Education

BA degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Case Management Systems

Job description

Jobtailor in Atlanta, GA seeks a paralegal with strong patent prosecution experience to support attorneys in filing and managing U.S. and foreign patent activities.

The role requires maintaining patent files, docketing communications with USPTO and foreign associates, and coordinating deadlines. Ideal candidates hold a BA or paralegal certificate with at least 5 years of patent prosecution experience and proficiency in electronic case management systems.