Job Title: Patent Prosecution Specialist
Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite)
Duration: Contract Project
Job Description:
The IP Legal Specialist, Senior will support the patent prosecution team by working closely with patent attorneys/agents and interacting with outside legal counsel and foreign associates
Top Skills:
1. Both in-house OR private practice law firm experience required.
2. Skilled in USPTO prosecution procedures, rules, and forms.
3. Solid knowledge of U.S. and international patent filing procedures and rules.
4. Supreme Docket Management, time management and organization skills.
5. Impeccable multi-tasking and prioritization in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
6. Skilled in exhibiting professionalism and composure in stressful situations and in meeting short deadlines.
7. Ability to read, understand, and extract relevant information accurately from legal documents.
8. Solid skills in Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate to advanced skills using Word and Excel.
Technologies:
• Must have strong aptitude for computer software application programs and working knowledge of applicable software programs for carrying out patent prosecution duties, including word processing, spreadsheets, data
bases, patent and trademark filing programs (USPTO e-filing, e-PCT, PCT-Safe),online services (e.g., USPTO, records management systems, and docketing programs.
• Expertise in using computer databases and web-based platforms
• Strong familiarity with the USPTO website and other US and foreign patent internet sites and tools
• Knowledge and extensive experience using ePCT. File PCT and U.S. applications electronically through Patent Center.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Adobe Acrobat Professional and Visio
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in the legal field and 3+ years of industry-specific legal experience.
