Mid-Level IP Administrator

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. (Boeing Wichita) is seeking a Patent Administrator to support implementation of strategic goals for protecting intellectual property. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to analyze complex patent information and docketing issues while working independently on projects. This position reports administratively to the Chief Counsel, Spirit Aerosystems (Boeing Wichita), with dotted-line reporting to the IP Director, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Intellectual Property (“BIP”) and may receive specific direction from the team’s IP Professionals. This position currently is available in one of the following locations: Wichita, KS. This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in patent docketing
Experience with US and foreign patent prosecution
Experience working with an IP management system, preferably Memotech or Anaqua
Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience in collaborating and working across teams

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher
Strong interpersonal skills as well as excellent written and oral communication skills
Skilled at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and optimally
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Prior experience as a paralegal or performing paralegal duties is a plus
Project management skills

Responsibilities

Coordinate patent application filing and prosecution with outside counsel, including by preparing and providing new invention disclosure packages and formal documents
Accurately docket and handle all data related to the worldwide patent portfolio, including detailed maintenance of organized electronic files
Regularly review docket activity to supervise case progress, ensure compliance with Patent Office requirements, and identify emerging issues
Support IP Professionals with all administrative aspects of patent portfolio management (e.g., conduct weekly routine meetings to plan upcoming filings and review deadlines)
Draft and review correspondence with Patent Offices and outside counsel
Determine inventor eligibility for internal incentive awards
Partner and build strong teaming relationships with outside counsel, third-party vendors, internal cross-functional teams, and Boeing's IP team members at all levels
Conduct research in Patent Center, PAIR, European Patent Register (EPO), and other patent- and IP-related databases
Assist in identifying, evaluating, and implementing internal process changes and supporting BIP projects as needed
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of patent rules and regulations
Supporting additional BIP projects and responsibilities as opportunities become available, including first line review of IP documents.