Patent Prosecution & Filings Specialist

Hauptman-Ham,-LL; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hauptman Ham, LLP in Northern Virginia is seeking a Patent Legal Assistant to support several IP practice groups. The role focuses on patent prosecution with emphasis on filing applications and Information Disclosure Statements.

You will work closely with the Practice Manager and team, handle client correspondence, prepare declarations and assignments, and manage deadlines. Minimum two years of patent prosecution experience and strong Microsoft Office skills are required, with excellent verbal

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of patent prosecution experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Associates-level degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements including fee or certification requirements.
• Prepare and file applications including Continuation, Divisional, Provisional and National Stage.
• Review client correspondence and prepare formal documents (Declarations, Substitute Statements, Assignments, Powers of Attorney).
• Review and process Official Filing Receipts, Notices of Publication, Missing Parts.
• Prepare and send reporting emails and forwarding invoices.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Anaqua AQX

Job description

Hauptman Ham, LLP in Northern Virginia is seeking a Patent Legal Assistant to support several IP practice groups. The role focuses on patent prosecution with emphasis on filing applications and Information Disclosure Statements.

You will work closely with the Practice Manager and team, handle client correspondence, prepare declarations and assignments, and manage deadlines. Minimum two years of patent prosecution experience and strong Microsoft Office skills are required, with excellent verbal