IP Specialist

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 pro...