International Patent Specialist

3 weeks ago


Seattle, United States Direct Counsel Full time

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).



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