Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Patent Administrator to become a part of our growing team! You will join us in our Austin office once COVID restrictions lift (early 2021 anticipated), working remotely until then.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and handle USPTO filings
• Process incoming mail from the USPTO, clients, and foreign associates
• Coordinate with foreign associates regarding international applications
• Docket incoming and outgoing mail using client-required file management systems
• Oversee matters through the patent preparation and prosecution process, from invention disclosure receipt to certificates of correction and everything in between
• Complete IDS syncs for patent families
• Process incoming transfers
• Prepare templates for prosecution responses
• Maintain organized digital files

​QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-5+ years patent prosecution experience required
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and able to multitask while working independently
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, & Excel in particular) and Adobe Acrobat, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and software products
• Ability to communicate in an effective and friendly manner with clients, attorneys, foreign associates, and government offices
• Domestic and Foreign Patent Knowledge
• Familiarity with USPTO systems including PAIR, EFS, and EPAS
• Knowledge of US and PCT patent rules and procedures, and the ability to find applicable rules when new issues arise

Company Description

Davidson Sheehan LLP was founded on the belief that a firm focused solely on patent procurement and licensing can provide better, more personal service for its clients. We are a boutique law firm headquartered in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. Our practitioners partner with our clients, which range from Fortune 500 companies to early-stage start-ups, to develop and leverage valuable strategic patent assets worldwide. With a focus on long-term relationships, the firm has embraced attractive pricing measures, including fixed-fee or capped pricing structures and reasonable hourly billing rates, and a thorough peer-review process to provide cost-effective, high-quality solutions.