Remote Patent Filing & Docket Specialist

Foleyhoag; United States; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley Hoag LLP seeks a Patent Administrative Assistant to support patent attorneys, patent agents and technology specialists in preparing and filing compliant U.S. patent prosecution documents. This role requires in-depth knowledge of U.S.

patent filing rules and requirements from initial application filing up to and including post-grant filings. This role has a remote-eligible working arrangement. Potential candidates must reside in one of the following states: AZ; CA; CO; CT; DC; FL; GA; IL;

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related U.S patent filing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and strong work organizational skills.
• Must be a team player yet capable of working independently and have the ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent computer skills, established user of Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of patent specific systems preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Ability to interact pleasantly and professionally with people at all levels.
• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the required filing documents for review and signature by a patent attorney or patent agent. Carefully proofing each filing document before attorney review.
• Reviewing the dockets of your assigned attorneys, proactively preparing formality documents and ensuring they are timely filed.
• Preparing office action response shells including rejection and objection subheadings and the current claim set.
• Managing client reporting workflows to ensure that client reporting is completed in a timely manner.
• Liaising with the foreign filing team and prior art management team where necessary.
• Ordering formal drawings and sequence listings from vendors where necessary.
• Assisting with virtual file upkeep and maintenance to ensure our records are current and complete.

Skills

U.S. patent filing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Independent work

Verbal & written communication

Bachelor’s Degree

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Foley Hoag LLP seeks a Patent Administrative Assistant to support patent attorneys, patent agents and technology specialists in preparing and filing compliant U.S. patent prosecution documents. This role requires in-depth knowledge of U.S.

patent filing rules and requirements from initial application filing up to and including post-grant filings. This role has a remote-eligible working arrangement. Potential candidates must reside in one of the following states: AZ; CA; CO; CT; DC; FL; GA; IL;