Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP · 3 days ago
IP Patent Assistant
Toledo, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expShumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is a prominent law firm seeking an IP Patent Assistant to support patent attorneys and agents with high volume patent matters. The role involves preparing and filing patent applications, managing correspondence, and coordinating with clients and foreign associates.
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Hiring Manager
Colleen Miller
Responsibilities
Draft, proofread, send, file and manage correspondence internally and externally, as well as memos, contracts, forms, and other relevant documents
Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements, U.S. patent applications and various types of responses to Office Actions
Correspond and provide updates to foreign associate network for non-U.S. patent matters
Provide status updates to clients both domestically and abroad
Coordinate with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office staff to resolve issues related to patents
Assist attorneys on non-patent and trademark intellectual property matters
Perform post-allowance diligence, pay patent issue fees and close files
Schedule and manage all appointments and contact lists as necessary
Work collaboratively with firmwide intellectual property team
Review and revise billing as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Minimum of high school diploma required
2+ years of patent experience
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of United States patent processes
Strong understanding of patent and trademark terminology
Advanced technical skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Project and case management skills, including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines with a high attention to detail
Superior research, organizational and verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher
2+ years of experience with patent experience preferred
Experience filling PCT patent applications
Company
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Across a diverse range of locations and capabilities, the attorneys and advisors of Shumaker share a unified approach: to start every engagement with a clear focus on the desired outcome and the most efficient path to achieve it.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sarah Diller, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Paul Favorite
Chief Operating Officer
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