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International Patent Specialist

3 months ago

San Francisco, United States Direct Counsel, LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Direct Counsel is seeking an IP International Patent Specialist (Annuities) to join the IP Practice Services team of a renowned law firm. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3+ years of foreign filing and annuities experience, preferably in a law firm environment. Candidates should predominantly have international work experience, strong knowledge of foreign prosecution, and the ability to bill a minimum of 1560 hours annually. Experience with Inprotech, IPDAS, or iManage is a plus. This position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $46.50 - $68.00 and can be based in Boston, NY, DC, Reston, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Palo Alto, San Diego and San Francisco. The position is remote although there are occasional onsite meetings.

Responsibilities:

  • Actively encourage clients to outsource annuity and maintenance fee management.
  • Ensure timely payment of all annuity and maintenance fees.
  • Interact with foreign agents to ensure client’s annuity payment preferences are met.
  • Review and confirm that all annuity-related correspondence is processed according to risk management procedures.
  • Collaborate with clients to maintain data integrity and implement consistent internal processes.
  • Review and resolve data discrepancy reports from annuity vendors, foreign agents, and clients.
  • Regularly audit annuity deadlines and information in the firms systems for accuracy.
  • Prepare client-specific annuity reports and transmit payment instructions.
  • Coordinate with the IP Client Transition Team to ensure annuity payment preferences are confirmed.
  • Respond to client requests for budget information.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3+ years of foreign filing and annuities experience required.
  • Previous experience in a law firm environment preferred.
  • Predominantly international work experience (75%:25% ratio) preferred.
  • Ability to bill a minimum of 1560 hours annually (40 hours/week).
  • Strong knowledge of foreign prosecution procedures.
  • Experience with Inprotech, IPDAS, or iManage is a plus.
  • Ability to manage own docket and foreign portfolio, assigned to clients.
  • Preferred patent office locations include West Coast or Colorado (Boston, NY, DC, Reston, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Palo Alto, San Diego, and San Francisco).

Salary: Expected hourly pay range: $46.50 - $68.00 (final offer dependent on location, experience, and skillset).