Patent Paralegal

Apple • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Apple is seeking an experienced patent specialist to support its patent team in all aspects of patent prosecution. The role works with Apple internal patent counsel and outside counsel on patent prosecution processes and strategies. It includes maintaining patent databases, preparing reports, managing projects and deadlines, overseeing annuities and foreign filing deadlines, administering outside counsel support, documenting prosecution practices and procedures, and providing backup support across the Patent Services and Operations team. The position also involves cross-functional collaboration within the patent team and with other legal teams.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience in both U.S. and foreign patent prosecution.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and attention to detail to identify potential errors in docketing and patent prosecution documents and facilitate resolution.
• Strong proficiency in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution procedures, rules, and regulations, including PCT practice, annuities, patent terms, and foreign filing deadlines and practices.
• Experience using commercial IP management systems such as CPI or Anaqua, USPTO Patent Center, Espacenet, and other patent-search and database tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team-player skills, including the ability to share responsibility and work cohesively with others.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Design-specific patent prosecution and deadline management experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patent databases.
• Provide reports and manage projects and deadlines.
• Monitor and manage patent annuities and foreign filing deadlines.
• Oversee and manage outside counsel support administration.
• Provide backup support for other members of the Patent Services and Operations team.
• Support documentation of prosecution practices and procedures.
• Work cross-functionally within the patent team and with other legal teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed