Job Description
The IP Specialist is responsible for supporting the functions of the Americas Intellectual Property team. This position is responsible for all aspects of patent prosecution, with particular emphasis on tracking and coordinating fulfillment of all deadlines (foreign and domestic) with a diverse team of IP Specialists in multiple jurisdictions. Preparation of formal documents and filing of US and PCT applications, as well as coordination of prosecution activities with in-house attorneys and foreign associates are key responsibilities. This is a billable position requiring accurate and timely submission of matters attributable to billable hours. Other responsibilities include a variety of IP-related administrative tasks. Importantly, this position requires proactively completing tasks and following through with the speedy resolution of issues with minimal supervision, including the ability to meet deadlines under very tight time constraints and other demands. RESPONSIBILITIES PATENT PROSECUTION Responsible for daily tracking and clearance of patent prosecution docket for both foreign and domestic matters ensuring all statutory and non-statutory deadlines are met without fail and providing timely reminders to attorneys and patent agents regarding upcoming deadlines as needed. Prepare and file documents such as issue fees, responses, amendments, provisional and non-provisional utility, national stage and design applications, PCT applications, information disclosure statements, declarations, statements of use, and extensions in compliance with USPTO guidelines and reporting filings to clients. Prepare formal documents for review, including declarations, powers of attorney, and assignments, for execution by the applicant or inventor. Coordinate filing of sequence listings and formal drawings prepared by outside vendors. Confirm the status of patent and trademark cases with the U