Patent Specialist - Full Remote
2 days ago
Lubbock
Fully Remote position Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant to support a busy Intellectual Property practice. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of patent prosecution experience and a strong understanding of USPTO procedures, patent filings, docket management, and intellectual property administration. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities • Prepare, file, and maintain U.S. patent prosecution documents with the USPTO, • Manage patent portfolios and monitor critical deadlines using docketing systems, • Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), Powers of Attorney, Assignments, Declarations, and other patent-related documents, • Coordinate domestic and foreign patent filings with attorneys, clients, and foreign associates, • Review correspondence from the USPTO and ensure timely responses and filings, • rack patent applications through all stages of prosecution, • Maintain electronic and physical client files, ensuring accuracy and compliance, • Assist attorneys with patent application preparation, filing, and prosecution matters, • Prepare reporting and status updates for clients regarding patent portfolios, • Process and track maintenance fees, annuities, and related deadlines, • Conduct conflict checks and assist with opening new matters, • Support attorneys with administrative and legal support functions as needed Qualifications • 4-6 years of patent prosecution legal assistant experience required, • Experience supporting patent attorneys in a law firm or corporate legal department, • Strong knowledge of USPTO filing procedures and patent prosecution workflows, • Experience with patent docketing systems such as CPI, Anaqua, FoundationIP, Patricia, or similar platforms, • Familiarity with domestic and foreign patent filings, • Experience preparing and filing IDSs, Assignments, Declarations, and related patent documents, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting a high-volume intellectual property practice, • Knowledge of patent portfolio management and maintenance fee tracking, • Experience working with international associates and foreign filing procedures, • Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or paralegal certificate preferred