Patent Prosecution Paralegal — Detail-Driven & Collaborative

Apple, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking an experienced patent prosecution support professional to work with internal counsel and outside counsel to support patent prosecution processes and strategies.

You will manage annuities, foreign filing deadlines, and outside counsel administration. The role requires 3+ years paralegal experience in US and foreign patent prosecution, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with IP systems such as CPI, Anaqua, USPTO Patent Center, and Espacenet.

Qualifications

• 3+ years paralegal experience in US and foreign patent prosecution.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail for identifying potential errors in docketing and patent prosecution documents.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Excel

Tools

CPI

Anaqua

USPTO Patent Center

Espacenet

Job description

Apple, Inc. is seeking an experienced patent prosecution support professional to work with internal counsel and outside counsel to support patent prosecution processes and strategies.

You will manage annuities, foreign filing deadlines, and outside counsel administration. The role requires 3+ years paralegal experience in US and foreign patent prosecution, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with IP systems such as CPI, Anaqua, USPTO Patent Center, and Espacenet.