Patent Coordinator
Charleston, SC  / Charlotte, NC  / Columbia, SC  / Greensboro, NC  / Greenville, SC  / Raleigh, NC  / Research Triangle Park, NC ...View All
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Description & Requirements
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, a transatlantic law firm, seeks a Patent Coordinator for their North or South Carolina office. This role will support members of the Intellectual Property Practice Group focused on patent prosecution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepare and file US patent applications
  • Provide legal administrative support for patent prosecution (working with attorneys and patent agents to prepare and file prosecution papers)
  • Attend to various patent-related formalities (Powers of Attorney, responses to pre-examination notices, papers to make corrections, etc.)
  • 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.)
  • Enter billable time, 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.


An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.





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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1 to 2 years
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