Remote IP Foreign Filing Specialist (PCT & Global Filings)

Venable; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Venable is seeking an IP Foreign Filing Specialist to support international patent filings, PCT procedures, and foreign filings from a fully remote position. The role involves coordinating with attorneys, clients, and foreign associates to manage filings and deadlines throughout the application lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a BS/BA and 3+ years in patent foreign filing, with strong knowledge of PCT procedures, ePCT, and IP docketing systems. Experience with pharma/biotech clients is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years patent foreign filing experience.
• Thorough knowledge of patent foreign filing policies and best practices, including IP practice management systems.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical or biotechnology clients is preferred but not required.
• Experience using ePCT highly preferred.
• Experience with Inprotech and/or CPi preferred.
• Paralegal experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Windows OS and Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Filing new Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications (including Chapter II Demands), national stage applications, and direct filed foreign applications.
• Preparing formal documents, including Declarations, Powers of Attorney, Assignments, and other formal documents for PCT and foreign filings.
• Working with the docketing department to track, clear, and report deadlines; responding to inquiries on status.
• Working with attorneys, clients, and foreign associates to respond to official actions related to PCT and foreign patent applications.
• Maintaining electronic foreign files in accordance with firm policies and procedures.

Skills

Patent foreign filing

ePCT experience

Inprotech/CPi experience

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Attention to detail

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent

Tools

ePCT

Inprotech

CPi

Job description

Venable is seeking an IP Foreign Filing Specialist to support international patent filings, PCT procedures, and foreign filings from a fully remote position. The role involves coordinating with attorneys, clients, and foreign associates to manage filings and deadlines throughout the application lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a BS/BA and 3+ years in patent foreign filing, with strong knowledge of PCT procedures, ePCT, and IP docketing systems. Experience with pharma/biotech clients is a plus.