Patent Coordinator
Core
Support the Biotechnology and Process Development patent practice by managing patent filings, records, and deadlines for the USPTO and WIPO.
Role type
Patent Coordinator (Administrative Support)
Builds
Patent prosecution documents, filings, and docket management for biotechnology medicines.
Domain
Biotechnology / Intellectual Property Law
Required skills
Document preparation and proofreading, USPTO/WIPO filing procedures, docket management, electronic file maintenance, citation matrix management, assignment processing, calendar and travel coordination
Preferred skills
Patent prosecution support experience, ANAQUA or IP management system familiarity, Notary Public commission, paralegal certificate
Technologies
IPMS, USPTO eFiling, WIPO eFiling, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Prepare and file attorney-directed patent documents; maintain prosecution dockets and flag deadlines; manage electronic matter files; coordinate foreign filing formalities; process patent assignments; provide administrative support to attorneys and agents
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC