IP Assistant

Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, PC•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

Join a growing, fast-paced patent practice where your attention to detail and organization truly make an impact. Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe PC is seeking a motivated IP Assistant to help support our expanding U.S. patent prosecution team. This role is currently part-time with the potential to expand to full-time.

Requirements

2+ years of general IP experience
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Excellent proofreading skills and strong attention to detail
Solid writing and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and basic computer tasks
Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs
High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

College degree

Responsibilities

Prepare and file a wide range of USPTO submissions, such as new utility, design, provisional, and plant patent applications, ADS forms, assignments and ownership/chain-of-title documents, declarations and powers of attorney, IDS submissions, priority documents, preliminary amendments, and translations, responses to pre-examination notices, filing receipt corrections, corrective assignments, certificates of correction, Office Action responses, RCEs, CPAs, AFCP requests, extensions, terminal disclaimers, appeal filings, maintenance fee payments, and petitions and other USPTO filings as needed.
Proofread and format attorney- and agent-prepared documents.
Track deadlines, maintain compliance with USPTO rules and internal procedures.
Assist with billing, docketing, status checks, and client communications.
Support additional administrative or project-based tasks as assigned.