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We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.\nThe firm is looking for a Patent Prosecution Specialist to join our growing Patents and Innovation team. The position is responsible for assigned tasks and works under the direction and guidance of attorneys, patent agents, IP specialists, and the department leadership team.\nIn this role, the Patent Prosecution Specialist manages client portfolios on behalf of the assigned clients, including filings, correspondence, and docket management. It is the job of the Patent Prosecution Specialist to prepare, revise, and file all documents related to US patent prosecution. It includes new patent applications, missing parts, corrected application papers, office action responses and other formal documents, as well as to timely report all official correspondence regarding the same. The Patent Prosecution Specialist must be available to work overtime when required to meet the demands of the position. In addition, the Patent Prosecution Specialist must perform any other general office administrative functions as necessary.\nThis position is available as a hybrid or fully remote work schedule. This position's work hours are 9:00AM - 5:00PM Pacific Time.\nThe Patent Prosecution Specialist must have knowledge of or the ability to:\nHandle complex filings for attorneys and staff and provides reliable suggestions and feedback\nStrong familiarity with CFR, MPEP and other patent-related laws and regulations, and engage in research when required\nCoordinate with IP professional staff, patent practitioners and clients with respect to assigned US patent prosecution matters\nCommunicate with clients, examiners, and other parties regarding status of applications and/or other related matters\nMaintain close communication with US and foreign paralegals to ensure deadlines are met\nAnalyze correspondence received from USPTO to ensure accuracy of information for docketing purposes; provide timely reminders of upcoming dates\nPrepare, e-file, and report filing of various legal documents maintaining structural and formatting requirements outlined the MPEP, including applications, (utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage), responses to any PTO actions or examinations, petitions, terminal disclaimers, etc.\nPrepare, e-file and report handling of all associated formalities after filing new applications to include, but not limited to prepare formal documents such as Declarations, Powers of Attorney, Substitute Statements, and Assignments as required by each jurisdiction. Obtain required signatures and follow up with clients as needed\nReport and handle all substantive USPTO actions with input from the Responsible Attorney, prepare draft amendments/responses to official actions, including Responses to Missing Parts, Report Notices of Allowance, address any inventorship/assignment issues, and prepare related paperwork (e.g., extensions, RCEs, corrected ADSs, name changes, maintenance fee addresses, etc.)\nReview and proofread documents from the USPTO (including Official Filing Receipts, Notices of Publication, Notices of Recordation, and Issue Notifications) and report those documents directly to the client. If required, prepares a request for correction, when applicable\nPrepare and forward reminders to clients regarding due dates and instructions\nPrepare correspondence regarding foreign filing/U.S. conversion deadlines\nPrepare correspondence regarding receipt of Letters Patent and Certificates of Correction and mail or ship document(s) to client\nCommunicate with Harbor for preparation of sequence listings\nOrder certified copies of Priority Documents\nPrepare simple formal drawings for applications\nCommunicate with vendor for preparation of formal drawings; review drawings for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to the USPTO\nProvide client support for portfolio management, including accommodating client-specific reporting guidelines, and responding to client phone calls and/or emails relating to specific requests or reports\nPull docket for assigned clients, maintain detailed annotations and review deadlines daily; maintain complete ownership of docket\nMonitor and follow-up on dates associated with the US and foreign docket, including clearing dates and providing follow-up with attorneys, clients, and management to provide adequate time to respond\nClear daily docket reports in collaboration with the IP docket department and in accordance with established firm guidelines\nPerform research and compile data as requested by internal team members and clients\nRetrieve, review, and analyze information from various sources in a timely manner\nAssist legal staff with new business intake, including opening new patent prosecution matters and sub-matters\nPrepare Powers of Attorney (POA) for transferred cases\nWork with finance to obtain advance retainers\nUpload U.S. patent invoices as needed to account payable database\nMaintain electronic and physical files; update keep on top memos\nRetrieve, review, and analyze information from USPTO’s Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system\nReview and understand rules in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP)\nKnowledge of Patent Center, Electronic Filing System (EFS), and Electronic Patent Assignment System (EPAS)\nContact the Applications Assistance Unit, Electronic Business Center or Assignment branches of the USPTO, as needed\nManage docket relating to US patent prosecution deadlines to ensure timely completion of required actions, including timely reminders and follow up with attorneys/staff to ensure docket actions and deadlines are met. Responsible for meeting all assigned due dates\nMaintain a secondary docket of due dates for each assigned per established departmental guidelines. Independently calculate deadline related to assigned matter and maintain independent calendar of said deadlines\nReview and monitor incoming US filing mail and ensure that critical items receive appropriate response and that deadlines are entered in secondary docket\nReview and clear docket reports provided by the IP Docketing Department in accordance with established firm guidelines\nSustain working knowledge of changes in US patent prosecution rules, and facilitate with management and suggest procedural modifications to accommodate changes\nEnter daily fixed fees into database\nPerform other related duties as assigned\nEducation and/or Work Experience Requirements:\nBachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate is preferred\n5+ years of prior experience in a U.S. Patent Prosecution or Legal Assistant role, with intermediate knowledge of all stages of patent prosecution and USPTO requirements, including rules, deadlines, and procedures\nProficiency with U.S. and foreign patent office websites and the ability to research and locate data\nKnowledge regarding a calendaring system is required and knowledge of Computer Packages Inc.'s (CPI) calendaring system is a plus\nStrong knowledge of Microsoft products, database management systems, and electronic files\nStrong desire to learn new tasks and technologies\nKnowledge regarding aspects of patent prosecution and the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) System, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), European Patent Office (EPO), Orbit, foreign PTO sites, Electronic Filing System (EFS), and Patent Center databases\nAbility to work well under pressure and demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks simultaneously and demands and adapt to various practice management styles\nExcellent analytical skills, with a strong ability to review and organize legal documents in complex legal matters\nAbility to demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to review and proofread documents for grammar, spelling, proper language, and readability\nAbility to prioritize workflow independently and has exceptional time management skills and work ethic\nDemonstrate tact, diplomacy and discretion while handling information and responding to questions from staff, clients, attorneys, managers, and others\nAbility to follow firm policies and procedures while working remotely and in person\nTeam player and willingness to provide back-up support to team members as required\nAbility to work overtime, as required\nThe primary location for this job posting is in San Diego, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:San Diego, Boulder, Century City, Los Angeles, and all other locations: $35.14 - $47.55 per hour.\nThe compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.\nBenefits information can be found here. 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