Patent Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Durham, North Carolina, United States Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP Full time
Job Summary: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a skilled Patent Coordinator to support the Intellectual Property Practice Group in North or South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patent prosecution and excellent computer skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and file US patent applications
  • Provide administrative support for patent prosecution, including working with attorneys and patent agents
  • Attend to patent-related formalities, such as Powers of Attorney and responses to pre-examination notices
  • Manage the collection and filing of formal documents, including inventor declarations and assignments
  • Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements
  • Review Patent Term Adjustment determinations and proofing patents
  • Special projects as needed, including handling portfolio transfers and client reports
  • Enter billable time, manage dockets, and maintain files
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and at least one to two years of patent-related experience
  • Excellent computer skills and knowledge of standard office software, including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Strong attention to detail and disciplined eye for quality checking document accuracy
Equal Opportunity Employer: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.

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