IP Assistant

Summary:

Under direct supervision of the IP Department attorneys, and according to established policies and procedures, the IP Assistant performs a variety of docketing, file maintenance, document and correspondence preparation, and other related duties. A qualified candidate should have a minimum of two years’ experience working as an Intellectual Property Assistant with U.S., PCT and foreign patent applications, ability to prepare associated documents and correspondence, and have a strong understanding of the life cycle of a patent and associated deadlines and procedures. Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews incoming mail for assigned attorney(s) and drafts appropriate correspondence and documents in response. - Reviews and maintains weekly docket; coordinates with attorneys regarding deadlines. - Prepares documents, instruction letters and filings of all PCT and direct-filed foreign applications. - Coordinates execution and legalization of U.S. and foreign formal documents, as required. - Prepares U.S. and foreign reporting and reminder letters. - Prepares and electronically files with the USPTO documents such as, but not limited to: new U.S. and PCT applications, Information Disclosure Statements, Issue Fees, Formal Drawings, Assignments, Declarations, Extensions of Time, Powers of Attorney and Responses to Office Actions. - Prepares docket and portfolio reports as requested. Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred. - Minimum two years’ experience as a Patent Legal Assistant