Patent Prosecution Specialist: Deadline-Driven IP Support

Hogan Lovells; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader seeks an IP Specialist to support the Americas Intellectual Property team with patent prosecution, deadline tracking, and coordinating filings with domestic and foreign counsel.

Responsibilities include preparing patent documents, coordinating sequence listings, reviewing claims, and handling notices. This is a billable role requiring proactive completion of tasks under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Five (5)+ years of patent prosecution support experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Billing experience, including electronic billing, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily tracking and clearance of patent prosecution docket across foreign and domestic matters.
• Prepare and file patent documents including US and PCT applications and related statements.
• Coordinate filing of sequence listings and drawings with outside vendors.
• Review patents and claims for accuracy; respond to office actions and notices.
• Maintain client portfolio tracking with priority and subject-matter focus across global portfolios.
• Assist with monthly client billing, estimates, and invoice discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Billing to apply fixed-fee schedules to proformas.
• Support IP team initiatives and implement improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Proactive

Deadline management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader seeks an IP Specialist to support the Americas Intellectual Property team with patent prosecution, deadline tracking, and coordinating filings with domestic and foreign counsel.

Responsibilities include preparing patent documents, coordinating sequence listings, reviewing claims, and handling notices. This is a billable role requiring proactive completion of tasks under tight deadlines.