Job Description

We are seeking a full-time Patent and Trademark Docketing Assistant to start immediately. It is important that you understand patent and trademark deadlines (US, international, and foreign), are highly computer savvy (experience with telecommuting would be a plus), energetic, easy-going, and flexible. We are looking for someone that pays extremely close attention to detail, is able to multi-task, can handle a variety of attorney personalities and adjust their style of work accordingly, and generally requires very little supervision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drafting and filing formal documents for patent and trademark applications including power of attorneys, declarations, assignments, entity status change, etc. through EFS, TEAS, and ePCT;
• Corresponding with foreign counsels and foreign IP offices;
• Docketing US and foreign deadlines for patents and trademarks (Pattsy) with a zero error rate;
• Processing and saving incoming emails from clients/USPTO/PCT/foreign associates;
• Generating client status reports, facilitating the transfer in/out of cases, and researching to confirm status of pending or issued applications at the USPTO and in foreign IP offices;
• Sending out task reminders/appointments/meetings (Microsoft Outlook);
• Diligently and relentlessly following up with attorneys regarding their dockets and deadlines;
• Otherwise assisting in other administrative tasks to ensure a smooth office workflow.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• -B.A./B.S. degree or similar preferred;
• -At least 1 year of experience handling docketing actions for patent and trademark applications in a high-pace environment.

This position allows the flexibility to work remotely 100% however we are currently only able to hire from residents of the following States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Ohio, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Utah. Salary is between $45,000 to $50,000/yearly plus vacation and health benefits. Our office hours are Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm (Pacific Time).

Salary is reflective of the duties and knowledge required for this position. Unfortunately the salary will not be adjusted if you are overqualified for the position. If the salary range is not acceptable for you, please do not apply.

Kindly submit a resume in PDF format. PLEASE DO NOT CALL OUR OFFICE ABOUT THIS POSITION. If there is mutual interest, we will be sure to be in touch via email. Thank you for your time!

Company Description

Firm Culture: Our firm is made up of experienced, tech-savvy, and entrepreneurial attorneys with unsurpassed technical expertise and work quality. .