Patent Prosecution Support Specialist

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a Patent Legal Assistant.
• Strong understanding of patent prosecution processes, deadlines and related correspondence.
• Exceptional attention to detail with analytical and critical thinking.
• Ability to manage a daily docket and prioritize tasks under deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication, with professional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and iManage; CPi experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews incoming mail for assigned attorney(s) and drafts appropriate correspondence and documents.
• Maintains weekly docket and coordinates deadlines with attorneys.
• Prepares documents and filings for all PCT and foreign applications.
• Coordinates execution and legalization of U.S. and foreign documents as required.
• Prepares and files with the USPTO and other offices (e.g., IDS, Office Actions).
• Generates docket and portfolio reports as requested.

Skills

Docketing experience

Patent prosecution knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

CPi familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

iManage

CPi

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