Patent Prosecution Specialist

CURRENT OPENINGS

A Patent Prosecution Specialist under the Filing department’s supervision will be a part of a busy team in preparing and filing documents to the United States Patent and Trademark Office by the Electronic Filing System (EFS). Responsibilities Preparation and Filing all forms of Patent Applications (Provisional, Non-provisional, Continuation, 371, PCT), Responses to Official Actions, Appeals and all other filings by EFS. Reviews all incoming correspondence from foreign associates for essential docketing and for non-substantive responses due in connection with filing of applications. On-going verbal and written communication with foreign associates, attorneys and clients during filing, prosecution and maintenance of domestic and foreign trademark applications. Filing Trademark and Design Applications, Responses, etc. Filing all documents in a timely manner with little to no supervision required. Establishes and maintains good working relationship with attorneys and staff, but is not assigned to any single attorney. Will work as a team member with other similar legal specialists to establish back-up and workflow and will have joint responsibility for establishing quality control measures. Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence. Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications A positive team player. The motivation to work hard and taking initiative to the tasks at hand. Strong attention to detail such as due dates, reference numbers, etc. Exceptional organization, time management, and prioritizing skills. Proficient with Outlook, QuickBooks, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Proficient understanding of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP). 3-5 years of patent admin experience using USPTO’s Filing system. 4 year degree from an accredited college (preferred). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement DSM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and Employees in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, nationality, creed, citizenship, alienage, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, mental or physical disability, veteran status, liability for military service, whistleblower status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ditthavong & Steiner