Job Description
JOB TITLE: PATENT ADMINISTRATOR LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO, CA DURATION: 1 YEAR SUMMARY: As a Patent Administrator you will work in the Patents and Trademarks Group to protect our rights to our innovations. You will be responsible for coordinating U.S. and foreign filing and prosecution. You also will be responsible for maintaining docket and filing records, and will monitor critical due dates to ensure all deadlines are met. You will work with in-house patent attorneys, other patent administrators, and outside U.S. and foreign associates and must have the ability to obtain and effectively communicate information related to pending patent applications and matters of U.S. and foreign patent law. RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Initiate filing of PCT and foreign patent applications • Initiate filing of U.S. patent applications • Review patent correspondence, extract relevant information and coordinate disposition • Maintain docket of prosecution deadlines • Maintain records related to prosecution of patent applications • Coordinate and manage special projects related to Dolby’s world-wide patent portfolio • Prepare legal documents for U.S. and international patent filings
QUALIFICATIONS:
B.A. or B.S. degree or the equivalent in experience
At least 5 years of combined U.S. and foreign filing experience
Extensive knowledge of U.S. and international patent filing procedures and rules
Take ownership
Team player
Experience with docket management software, preferably Anaqua
Ability to read, understand, extract and input relevant information accurately from legal documents
The ability and willingness to learn new software applications
Proven ability to work independently in meeting firm deadlines with precision and accuracy
Strong oral, written and organizational skills
An ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Company Description
Ursus, Inc. is a privately held leader in providing business and technology consulting services that transform organizations through innovative cloud, I.T infrastructure and talent services and solutions.Our professionals bring bold, fresh thinking combined with technology, business and industry expertise to help fuel transformation and growth for our clients and their customers. We place the highest priority on understanding unique client needs first, ensuring mutual, best-fit success and integration of people, service and product. Learn more at www.ursusinc.com.