Ip Practice Assistant

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Ip Practice Assistant
The candidate duties will include:The preparation and filing of U.S. patent applications (i.e. provisional, non-provisional and continuing applications). Preparation and filing of follow-on submissions, such as: preliminary amendments; responses; requests for continued examination; missing parts; issue fee payments and general application updates (i.e. government support, changes in inventorship/applicant). Preparation and filing of formality documents (i.e. assignments, declarations, powers of attorney) and IDS support, as needed. Effectively manage dockets of assigned attorneys and/or patent agents, working closely with timekeepers to ensure all deadlines are met on a daily basis. Report correspondence accurately and timely, and in accordance with firm/client guidelines. Respond to client inquiries and requests for information, and provide status reports as needed. Maintain accurate paper and electronic files in accordance with firm/practice group guidelines and procedures. Work as part of a team. Assign, handle or re-route tasks and correspondence, as appropriate. Experienced practice assistant sought to provide high level patent prosecution and client-facing administrative support to assigned timekeepers and others as requested. Must have Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Should have 5 years of patent prosecution and filing experience, preferably in a law firm environment. Must have demonstrated understanding of USPTO rules & regulations and substantive experience conducting research using the USC, CFR, MPEP and other sources.

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