Senior Patent Prosecution Specialist

Apple; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks an experienced patent specialist to support its patent prosecution efforts. You will work directly with Apple internal counsel and outside counsel, handling docketing, annuities, foreign filings, and related administration.

The role requires 3+ years of paralegal experience in US and foreign patent prosecution, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with CPI, Anaqua, USPTO Patent Center, and Espacenet.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in US and foreign patent prosecution.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail for docketing and patent documents, and resolving errors.
• Strong proficiency in US and foreign patent prosecution procedures, rules, and regulations including PCT, annuities, patent terms, and foreign filing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patent databases and provide regular reports.
• Manage deadlines and project timelines within the patent team.
• Monitor and manage annuities and foreign filing deadlines; oversee outside counsel support.
• Provide backup support for other members of the Patent Services and Operations team.
• Support documentation of prosecution practices and procedures; work cross-functionally within the patent team and legal groups.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Excel

Tools

CPI

Anaqua

USPTO Patent Center

Espacenet

Job description

Apple seeks an experienced patent specialist to support its patent prosecution efforts. You will work directly with Apple internal counsel and outside counsel, handling docketing, annuities, foreign filings, and related administration.

The role requires 3+ years of paralegal experience in US and foreign patent prosecution, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with CPI, Anaqua, USPTO Patent Center, and Espacenet.