Patent Coordinator

Patent Coordinator

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, a transatlantic law firm, seeks a Patent Coordinator for our Denver, CO office. This role will support members of the Intellectual Property Practice Group focused on patent prosecution. This is a remote position.

Description

This position involves preparing and filing US patent applications, providing legal administrative support for patent prosecution, attending to various patent-related formalities, managing collection and filing of formal documents, preparing and filing Information Disclosure Statements, reviewing Patent Term Adjustment determinations, proofing patents, filing Certificates of Correction, and similar activities. Special projects as needed (handling portfolio transfers, client reports, etc.) and docket management, and file maintenance are also part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file US patent applications
• Provide legal administrative support for patent prosecution
• Attend to various patent-related formalities
• Manage collection and filing of formal documents
• Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements
• Review Patent Term Adjustment determinations, proofing patents, filing Certificates of Correction, and similar activities
• Special projects as needed (handling portfolio transfers, client reports, etc.)
• Docket management, and file maintenance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least one to two years of patent-related experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and a strong knowledge of standard office software (e.g., MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat).
• Great attention to detail and a disciplined eye for quality checking document accuracy.

Compensation: The national average salary for this role is $63,000-$113,000. Starting salary will be determined based on location, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave. 401(k) Plan, Paid Days Off/Vacation, Firm Paid Holidays

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