Senior Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Apple; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in San Diego seeks an experienced patent prosecution support professional to join its legal team. You will work with internal counsel and outside firms to manage docketing, deadlines and patent documents.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years paralegal experience in US and foreign patent prosecution, strong analytical skills and proficiency with patent databases and CPI/Anaqua systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in US and foreign patent prosecution.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail for docketing and documents.
• Experience with PCT practice, annuities, patent terms, foreign filing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support patent prosecution processes and strategies for Apple.
• Collaborate with internal patent counsel and outside counsel.
• Identify and help resolve docketing errors and deadlines.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Excel

Deadline management

Tools

USPTO Patent Center

Espacenet

CPI

Anaqua

Job description

Apple in San Diego seeks an experienced patent prosecution support professional to join its legal team. You will work with internal counsel and outside firms to manage docketing, deadlines and patent documents.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years paralegal experience in US and foreign patent prosecution, strong analytical skills and proficiency with patent databases and CPI/Anaqua systems.