Our client, a prestigious national law firm located in downtown Denver, is currently seeking an IP Specialist. The firm values and supports a team-oriented and collaborative work environment.
The skills for the position:
Ability and willingness to participate as part of a devoted team of patent specialists, paralegals, docketers and attorneys
Comprehensive knowledge of both domestic and foreign intellectual property processes and policies (specifically: utility patents, design patents, and trademarks)
Comprehensive knowledge of the different types of IP databases (ePCT, USPTO, Espacenet, WIPO, etc.)
Draft shell amendments for Attorney use to respond to domestic and foreign actions
Tracking and managing IP dockets and deadline via CPi and PATTSY
Ability to generate and manage client portfolios
Able to distribute and track work that is assigned to paralegals and other associates
Exceptional typing skills; ability to draft and/or edit documents accurately and efficiently
Open and maintain new patent matters to include complete prosecution history. The matters should include: applications as filed, responses to actions as filed, notices issued by the PTO, correspondence with client and/or foreign agents, etc.
Responsible for generating and filing Information Disclosure Statements (IDSs). Need strong research skills in order to obtain necessary non-patent literature documents and foreign publications for submission with the IDSs
Review issued patents and registered trademarks for errors, determine expiration date of patents and trademarks, and prepare certificate of correction, if necessary
Responsible for scheduling and coordinating travel arrangements (Attorney travel)
Responsible for overseeing invoice payments/expenses/reimbursements (Chrome River)
Experience and requirements:
5+ years of related experience
Billing requirement is 750 hours/year
Proficient in LegalKey, CompliGuard Flow, Carpe Diem, Document Management system, and Microsoft programs (Word, Visio, Excel, and Outlook) or is a fast learner
Able to effectively communicate with their assigned attorneys, set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple patent-related project
Excellent attention to detail regarding assigned projects or tasks (i.e. calendaring, scheduling meeting, file openings, etc.)
Strong communication skills. Will communicate with clients and foreign agents regularly
Must be 3 days a week in office.
ATA Services, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.