St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 1 week ago
Patent Portfolio Manager
Tennessee, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $155K/yr
6+ years expSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital is dedicated to advancing cures and treatments for pediatric catastrophic diseases. As a Patent Portfolio Manager, you will manage patent docketing and prosecution processes, ensuring timely and accurate filings while safeguarding the innovations that drive the hospital's mission.
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Responsibilities
Manage docket and patent prosecution processes for St. Jude
Prepare, review, and file patent prosecution applications and supporting documentation (Provisional, Non-Provisional, Track 1, Design, PCT, US National Stage, Convention Filings) with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and international patent offices
Coordinate international patent filings and ensure compliance with country-specific requirements
Prepare and file supporting patent prosecution documents, including Notice to File Missing Parts, Foreign Signature Documents, Formal Documents, responses to Office Actions, Issue Fee Transmittals, and Information Disclosure Statements (IDS)
Review incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, and international associates regarding status of patent applications, including Official Filing Receipts, Publications, Notifications, Assignments, Notice of Allowances/Acceptances, and Letters Patent documents. Ensure accuracy of contained information and when necessary, prepare and file necessary documents to correct errors
Maintain and update IDS charts, portfolio spreadsheets, and internal docket reports
Prepare and deliver regular status updates and reports to regarding the status of applications and patents
Send reminders to attorneys, international counsel, and internal personnel regarding deadlines and necessary actions
Responsible for case and file management, including uploading communications and documents to docketing and DMS systems, as well as
Maintaining and updating files and portals and attending any status meetings
Upload communications and documents to docketing and document management systems (DMS)
Maintain and update files, portals, and internal databases
Attend status meetings and coordinate project management for multiple high-tech IP cases and portfolios
Perform research and compile data as requested to support patent prosecution efforts and strategic decision-making
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution
Maintains regular and predictable attendance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Health Care Administration, Paralegal Studies, or related field
Experience working with legal, risk, governance, and/or compliance issues
Proven performance in earlier role
Comprehensive knowledge of USPTO, PCT, and international patent rules and procedures
Proficient in filing with the USPTO and ePCT systems
Strong understanding of IP docketing systems and deadlines, with experience in maintaining secondary dockets
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with inventors, internal and external counsel, USPTO personnel, and vendors
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines
Robust administrative and management skills to handle tasks for multiple, high-tech IP cases and portfolios
Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects, including preparation and maintenance of internal docket reports, charts, meeting agendas
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
6+ years of experience in a legal or risk management setting
Juris Doctorate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
Three (3) years direct experience as a patent paralegal in intellectual property practice required
Preferred
Experience working in an academic or health care setting preferred
Experience with CPi docketing software preferred
Paralegal Certification and/or Intellectual Property specialty certificate preferred
Company
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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