Senior IP Legal Assistant - Patent Docket & Prosecution

The Chemours; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chemours is seeking an Intellectual Property Senior Legal Assistant to join the Wilmington, Delaware IP team. The role focuses on patent portfolio formalities, docketing, and filing support for attorneys and patent agents.

Key duties include managing communications from patent offices, maintaining docket integrity, and coordinating citations and documents for USPTO and international offices. The position requires strong software skills and a solid background in patent processes.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED with 5–8 years’ relevant experience.
• Mastery understanding of US and non-US patent processes including formal aspects.
• Experienced user of ePCT Portal, USPTO/Patent Center, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, electronic docketing system.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications from patent offices and legal agents; docket and file communications.
• Review dockets daily for deadlines and actions; create response templates.
• Coordinate US reference citations and prepare documents for USPTO and foreign offices.
• Prepare formal documents for filing and prosecution of patents; obtain necessary signatures and notarizations.
• Maintain patent maintenance records and work with external providers to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor IP docket database performance and support adoption of changes.
• Participate as a full member of the IP Group and engage in process improvement projects.

Skills

Patent docketing

US & non-US patent processes

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

ePCT Portal

USPTO Patent Center

Electronic docketing system

Anaqua (AQX) patent system

Job description

The Chemours is seeking an Intellectual Property Senior Legal Assistant to join the Wilmington, Delaware IP team. The role focuses on patent portfolio formalities, docketing, and filing support for attorneys and patent agents.

Key duties include managing communications from patent offices, maintaining docket integrity, and coordinating citations and documents for USPTO and international offices. The position requires strong software skills and a solid background in patent processes.