Legal Staff/Intellectual Property

The candidate will report to the Senior Patent Director - Infection. Will provide direct support for at least 3 patent professionals. Will know, or be actively learning, the company's formalities requirements and operate alongside Patent Assistants and other IP staff at other sites, regarding filings and Agent of Record work. Provide direct proactive support for patent professional activities requested including dealing with communications from overseas attorneys, taking care of Agent of Record work, handling patent filings and patent applications at all stages, and, typing letters or specifications. Interpret patent correspondence and flag up any problems arising. Carry out activities according to established procedures and, where possible, suggests more efficient or effective procedures. Work with other Patent Assistants at the site to ensure that all work is covered in the most effective and efficient way. Share knowledge and skills with peers. Work with all Formalities procedures and have a good working knowledge of the patenting process (from priority filing to annuities). Interface with USPTO in support of attorney responsibilities including filing and prosecution related activities.

The candidate must have experience of patent assistant work and an understanding of how patents fit into a business. Should have experience of interfacing with USPTO in support of attorney responsibilities including filing and prosecution related activities. Must have expertise in working with patent docketing and document handling systems. Should have appropriate advanced office management and computer skills. Must have excellent time management and organizational skills. Should be fluent in use of written and verbal English.

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Job Location(s):

508(MA)

Company:

Confidential Employer

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