Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP (BSKB) · 2 days ago
IP Specialist
Vienna, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expBirch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP is an internationally recognized intellectual property law firm located in Falls Church, VA, seeking a qualified IP Specialist with patent prosecution experience. The IP Specialist will provide interim coverage for IP Legal Assistants and support attorneys in various clerical duties related to patent applications and documentation.
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Responsibilities
Provide coverage and assist with overflow work for IP Legal Assistants and work with attorneys/agents as needed and requested by the IP Legal Department Manager and/or IP Legal Assistant Supervisor
Create, revise and file provisional, non-provisional and continuing US Patent Applications in the US Patent and Trademark Office
Draft and prepare documentation associated with US Patent and Trademark prosecution matters and/or filings
Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements and maintain integrity of the Firm’s prior art database
Draft, prepare and proofread written correspondence, memoranda and/or other documentation for attorneys, but not limited to: internal personnel, clients, Foreign Associates and/or Assignees and monitor incoming correspondence
Prepare, review and edit billing proformas
Manage, maintain and ensure accurate clearing of individual dockets and dockets of attorney(s)/agent(s)
Manage and maintain the attorney/agent calendar
Screen and direct incoming telephone calls and/or voice messages
Copy, scan and save all communications in the appropriate document management system
Maintains positive communication with internal and external clients including Foreign Associates, Assignees and/or Contacts via oral and/or written correspondence
Receives clients and/or visitors
Develops and maintains positive client relations
Utilize documented guidelines, processes and procedures
Attend meetings and training sessions as determined by IP Legal Department Manager and/or IP Legal Assistant Supervisor
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum high school diploma
Minimum of two (2) years comprehensive US patent prosecution experience
Preferred
Knowledge of administrative issues related to an Intellectual Property environment such as filing applications, formalities, responses, drafting amendments, and monitoring docketing deadlines strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Firm wide annual events and opportunity to work remotely.
Company
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP (BSKB)
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch is a law firm that offers legal services in intellectual property, trademarks, and copyright matters.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Meikle
Partner
Bob Kenney
Partner
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