IP Foreign Filing Specialist

Venable LLP•Washington, DC

2d•$82,000 - $97,000•Remote

About The Position

This role provides comprehensive support to attorneys and clients for international and foreign patent filings throughout the application lifecycle. This includes preparing and filing PCT-related documents and coordinating with foreign associates to obtain and submit required documentation for foreign patent applications. This position has flexibility to work remotely 100% of the time.

Requirements

BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience
3 plus years patent foreign filing experience
Thorough knowledge of patent foreign filing policies, procedures, and best practices, including using and maintaining an IP practice management system
Computer aptitude; experience using current Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
Strong attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and organizational skills
Strong customer service and written/oral communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with and support clients, vendors, and colleagues at all levels of the organization
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating multiple tasks
The ability to work collaboratively as part of a high functioning team, with or without direct supervision
The ability to learn new technologies, as may be required

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting pharmaceutical or biotechnology clients is preferred, but not required.
Experience using ePCT highly preferred
Experience with Inprotech and/or CPi preferred
Paralegal experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Filing new Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications (including Chapter II Demands), national stage applications, and direct filed foreign applications.
Preparing formal documents, including Declarations, Powers of Attorney, Assignments, and other formal documents as required for PCT and by foreign countries.
Working with the firm’s computerized docket system and the docketing department to track, clear, and report on statutory deadlines, including responding to client, attorney, and docketing inquiries as to status.
Working with attorneys, clients, and foreign associates as necessary to respond to official actions related to PCT and foreign patent applications, throughout the life cycle of the application.
Maintaining electronic foreign files in accordance with established firm policies and procedures.