Patent Clerk - Alexandria, VA

Patent Clerk

LDRM is looking for a Patent Clerk to work in Alexandria, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Possess a general understanding of USPTO patent and application filing systems and processing/verification requirements.
• Ability to operate OC System and network printers/copy machines associated with printing and mailing office actions.
• Carry out light warehousing and courier duties to include loading/unloading of supplies/patent documents; transporting files and related documents by hand or via mail cart; and shelving and retrieving documents.
• Identify, sort and mail electronic and paper office actions and associated materials.
• File, log, store and retrieve artifact folders.
• Sort paper office action print outs by priority to mail office actions.
• Check office actions for completeness of the mailing and identify discrepancies for corrections.
• Maintain a written daily log for all mailing errors to be returned to Government for correction.
• Assist team leader in related assigned duties and ability to backup when needed.
• Follow safety, fire and health regulations established by the Government and company's safety program.
• Willingness to assist with alternate work schedules to absorb increased workloads or special projects.
• Refer Government representatives and inspectors, to a more senior level worker to resolve questions or problems.
• Performs duties of File Clerk I/Processing Clerk I in a more productive and independent manner.
• Keep work areas neat and clean.
• Act in a courteous and respectful manner towards other team members.
• Support senior level team members and management staff with data collection and reporting.
• Will be cross trained to other functions as necessary.