Kubota & Basol LLP · 1 week ago
Patent Filing Specialist (2+ years of experience) - West Coast
Kubota & Basol LLP is a law firm dedicated to providing high-quality patent legal services at reasonable prices. They are seeking a detail-oriented Patent Filing Specialist with at least two years of experience in patent prosecution to manage various patent-related responsibilities and ensure high-quality results.
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Responsibilities
Prepare, file, and report provisional, non-provisional, divisional/continuation and national stage applications
Prepare, file, and report USPTO documents, including office action responses, amendments, formalities, inventorship corrections, petitions, issue fees, and Information Disclosure Statements (IDS)
Manage patent prosecution matters from filing through issuance
Maintain secondary docket, track deadlines, and work closely with patent practitioners to meet deadlines
Understand and consistently adhere to client-specific guidelines
Sustain working knowledge of patent rules and procedures
Assist in other duties/special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
2+ years relevant U.S. patent prosecution experience; foreign experience is a plus
Experience and familiarity with USPTO patent systems and online IP databases (e.g., Patent Center, Assignment Center, PAIR, EFS-Web, ePCT, Patentscope, Espacenet)
Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and under pressure, and stay self-motivated
Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities effectively
Available to work overtime as required
Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate is a strong plus
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off