Patent Analyst

Company: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Kilpatrick Townsend, a large international law firm, is seeking a Patent Analyst for our Intellectual Property Department in our Denver office. This position will be part of our team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients. At Kilpatrick Townsend, we are one team where each person plays an integral role in serving the needs of our clients. The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and commitment to the community.Under the general supervision of department supervisor, Patent Analyst works as part of a team to provide patent prosecution services to clients. Principal responsibilities are to provide task project support to attorneys, paralegals, and other team members.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Performs patent prosecution tasks including but not limited to:

• Client (internal) counseling for reference management procedures and client reporting
• Prepare Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) for submission to USPTO and other patent offices
• Liaise with vendor to coordinate reference management and IDS support
• Reference management within firm software (marking, tracking, and auditing references)
• Memorialize and track IDS projects
• Filing documents for submission to the USPTOAssist in preparing and filing of formalities-related documents for submission to the USPTO and Foreign Associates with tasks including but not limited to:
  • Preparing Declarations, Powers of Attorney, Assignments, additional ownership documents, and change requests; recording ownership documents with the USPTO and other foreign offices
  • Facilitating client signatures, including preparation of documents using secure software
  • Memorialize and track formalities projectsInteracts with client software systems, to include client reporting, document uploads, and data management.Performs post-grant tasks including but not limited to patent proofreading and reporting letters patents to client.Works on various other projects as needed both administrative and legal. -KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
    • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
    • Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines; self-starter.
    • Minimum of one year experience in a professional client service oriented environment.
    • Honesty, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
    • Strong problem solving skills and ability to multitask effectively.
    • Strong orientation toward detail; strong editing and proofreading abilities.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
    • Cooperative and flexible team-orientated attitude.
    • Availability for after hours and weekend work, as needed.
    • Highly Proficient in MS Office Suite (word, excel, etc.)
    • High School Diploma
    • Two year degree (preferred)
    • US patent prosecution knowledge or other areas of law (preferred)This is a full-time, regular position with a multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental and vision. The firm also offers life insurance, short-term disability plans and retirement plans in addition to holidays and paid time off. The firm offers hybrid work schedules combining in office work days as well as remote work days. The pay range for this position in Colorado only is $29.18 - $36.56 per hour.Interested applicants should apply online at www.kilpatricktownsend.com . Selected applicants will be contacted. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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