As a Patent Support Clerk, you will provide essential support to our patent attorneys and assist with various tasks related to patent prosecution and intellectual property management. You will work effectively and collaboratively with internal patent group in multiple sites, internal clients, and outside agents. Job duties will include:Patent prosecution supportAssist in preparing, filing, and managing patent applicationsConduct research to gather relevant information for patent prosecutionOrganize and maintain patent files, forms, and documentsAssist in monitoring and maintaining the patent docketing systemCoordinate patent portfolio reviews and status updatesReview and manage legal documents, including patent applications, responses, and correspondencePrepare and maintain accurate records of patent prosecution activitiesFacilitate communication between patent attorneys, inventors, and external stakeholdersCoordinate with external counsel for patent-related mattersContribute to group projects and assist in balancing the group workload to ensure completion of projects within established time frames and quality standardsWork in Microsoft O365 applications such as, MS Word, Acrobat Adobe, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint



Who You Are:




Minimum Qualifications:



High School Diploma or GED3+ years of experience in an administrative role



Preferred Qualifications:



College degree or enrollmentProficiency in spelling, grammar, proofreading and writing skillsFamiliarity with patent docketing systems and intellectual property databases Knowledge of patent prosecution processes and proceduresAbility to work in a changing field of work, multi-task to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment and multiple priorities and meet deadlinesExcellent organizational, communications and interpersonal skillsStrong attention to detail and accuracyRSREMD