Arnold & Porter · 3 months ago
Senior Manager of IP Administration
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $192K/yr
8+ years expArnold & Porter is an international law firm with a strong presence across multiple regions, and they are seeking a Senior Manager of IP Administration to oversee the firmwide IP Prosecution practice. The role involves supervising staff, managing IP dockets, and ensuring the implementation of best practices in IP processes.
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Responsibilities
Supervises the Docketing, Patent Agent, Patent Law Clerk, and IP administrative staff
Provides creative solutions and efficient legal processes by developing and implementing best practices and procedures
Delegates responsibilities, evaluate activities, and prepare performance appraisals and professional development plans
Oversees the management of the firm’s foreign and domestic IP Prosecution dockets, including patents, trademarks and copyrights
Monitors and advises attorneys regarding IP law updates and trends in foreign and domestic jurisdictions
Acts as an IP liaison with internal departments and manages relationships with third-party agencies and relevant organizations
Coordinates and monitors IP Administration staff training and development
Supervises and handles complex and specialized IP projects for attorneys
Reviews and manages departmental budget and related expenses
Manages the case and client intake and file transfer processes
Performs general prosecution support functions
Oversees the IP records file room
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum of eight years previous relevant IP experience and three years of supervisory experience
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic intellectual property resources, the USPTO website, and IP docketing systems such as Inprotech
Familiarity with SAEGIS and Coresearch
Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbally and written
Ability to handle a number of responsibilities simultaneously
Strong team player skills
Flexibility to work additional hours and travel, as necessary
Benefits
Discretionary bonus annually
Company
Arnold & Porter
Arnold & Porter combines sophisticated regulatory, litigation, and transactional capabilities to resolve clients’ most complex issues.
1001-5000 employees
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