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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and file US patent applications
• Provide legal administrative support for patent prosecution (e.g., working with attorneys and patent agents to prepare and file prosecution papers, including US filings)
• Attend to various patent-related formalities (Drawings, sequence listing, Powers of Attorney for US and foreign prosecution)
• Manage collection and filing of formal documents (inventor declarations, assignments)
• 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.
• The candidate must have excellent computer skills and a strong knowledge of standard office software (e.g., MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat).
• Must have 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.


This position is subject to export control laws.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


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