Experience
1 yrs required
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Posted on
Nov 18, 2022
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IP Assistant-
The candidate maintains and manages attorney dockets and handles all aspects of US patent prosecution; the preparation of IP documents; e-filing with the USPTO, drafts documents and correspondence, manages attorneys’ schedules and keeps them apprised of upcoming deadlines and interacts with attorneys, clients and courts. Processes client bills. Will be responsible for maintaining data integrity and electronic file wrappers. Assist attorney with various aspects of their docket. Organize and maintain electronic mail, facsimiles, docketing information and instructions and take necessary action. Prepare and file documents with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Review incoming correspondence including paper and electronic mail, facsimiles, docketed information, or client instructions and take necessary action. Interact with clients via telephone, electronic mail, and facsimile as necessary. Coordinate with colleagues and/or departments to ensure completion of assigned tasks and other requests. Preparation of Information Disclosure Statements for filing with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). Preparation of search results and prior art lists for citation. Compilation of prior art tables. Compilation of electronic prior art databases. Manage prior art and duty of disclosure requirements for domestic and foreign matters. Maintain accurate client contact information and reporting instructions. Maintain client specific instructions and relevant biographic data. Research and retrieve information for the completion of assigned tasks utilizing legal rules books (e.g., MPEP, TMEP, etc.), the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Utilize a range of software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CPi (general case information and docketing database), JURIS (billing database), DeskSite (document management system), IPDAS (document generation and contact database), and other practice- or firm-specific applications. May guide, mentor, or be a resource to others. May take on additional responsibilities as needed. Should have Bachelor's degree. Must have Paralegal certificate. Prior law firm experience is required.
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