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DLA Piper LLP (US) is a leading global business law firm. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups. We are looking for collaborative, results-oriented people who enjoy working in a fast paced environment and have exceptional problem solving skills.
If you are a highly talented IP Administrative Specialist, we want to hear from you!
This is a temporary position.
This position is remote. Candidates may be required on occasion to visit the local office when/if needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma
- 3 years’ office/administrative experience in a law firm or professional services organization
- Experience filing with the USPTO as well as knowledge of USPTO rules and practices, including docketing, public/private PAIR, US Prosecution, and formality requirements
- Must be a self-starter
- Must be able to work independently and within a team
- Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills in order to oversee the docket and keep attorneys and patent agents on track
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proven administrative abilities and excellent judgment
- Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Punctual
Preferred Requirements:
- 3 years’ patent prosecution experience
- Knowledge of law firm billing programs (InTapp) and patent docketing software (OP Solutions Pattsy)
What will your day look like?
In this role, you will provide administrative and patent prosecution support to our Prosecution practice group. You are responsible for preparing and finalizing all documents needed to complete the filing of provisional, non-provisional, and PCT applications Prepare direct foreign filing and national stage order letters. You will prepare formal documents (assignment, declaration, power of attorney), obtain appropriate signatures, and follow-up as needed. You will file declaration and power of attorney documents, draft correspondence to clients regarding status updates of applications and patents, and report filing receipts for applications. You are responsible for preparing and filing responses to corrected application papers, restriction requirements, and preliminary amendments.
You are responsible for reviewing and managing the docket for U.S. and foreign deadlines, as well as understanding deadlines and action needed on each file. You will review files and prepare information disclosure statements, accompanying documents, and provide overall support for all aspects of portfolio management. You will contact outside vendors to follow-up on drawings, translations, certified copies, etc for filing with the Patent and Trademark Office. You will also retrieve information from USPTO and conduct other internet research. You are responsible for staying current and compliant with MPEP and CFR rules and administrative changes at the USPTO.
To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website.
We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
In accordance with New York City, California, and Washington’s Pay Transparency Law, pay range for this position, if hired to work in New York City, California, and Washington is $80,000 – $125,000. The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate’s geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience and overall qualifications. Benefits information may be found on the DLA Piper LLP (US) career site.
Agency applications will not be considered.