As an IP Analyst on the IP Admin team at Clarivate, you will provide docketing and paralegal support throughout patent and trademark lifecycle. You will work closely with the United States Patent & Trademark office as well as other law firms, agents, and clients to accomplish this. You will review, docket, and de-docket information received into our Intellectual Property management system (IPMS) and route it to the appropriate attorneys or paralegals for action. We are looking for someone that is service oriented to build strong relationships with our clients and drive client satisfaction and process improvement through the docketing lifecycle.
About you – experience, skills, and accomplishments
- Associates degree or equivalent relevant work experience in a customer focused role
- 1+ years of experience working with file transfers or working in an IP Management system
- 1+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
It would be great it you also had...
- Professional experience with domestic and foreign patent docketing
- Experience working in a production-based environment, operating effectively, accurately and at a significant pace
- Motivation to meet or exceed contractual timeliness targets
What will you be doing in this role?
- Create matter records in databases and docket programs and make updates accordingly.
- Interact with staff members in Global offices regarding instructions and training.
- Communicate with Global colleagues and clients via e-mail, video conferencing, and telephone.
- Build client relationships and conduct on-going client management.
- Prepare and review PTO documents for processing, as needed.
- Assist with on-boarding new clients and assisting with development of best practices.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of Patent Office Rules and Procedures (US and Foreign).
- Prepare and assist with filing patent applications; Office Action responses; Information Disclosure Statement submissions; etc., as requested.
- Prepare formal documents, forward for signature, and file with various patent offices.
- Review Office Actions - and other PTO communications - and prepare preliminary shell Response drafts as requested.
- Correspond with clients regarding the status of applications.
- Calculate estimates of filing costs.
- Monitor client docket for any due dates.
- Obtain copies of patents and articles for IDS submission.
- Communicate with patent examiners and other Patent-Office personnel regarding routine matters as directed.
- Develop and document client procedures with a focus on process improvements.
- Develop, document, and implement new procedures for daily workflow.
About the Team
Clarivate is the global leader in Intellectual Property software and tech-enabled services, serving over 12,000 law firm and corporate customers every day. Our commitment is to give IP professionals the information, insight and technology they need to manage the world’s ideas. We have the insight, experience and global expertise to create, protect, maintain and maximize IP assets on a global scale.
Hours of Work
- Full Time, permanent position
- This is a hybrid role working 2-3 days a week in one of our US Clarivate offices
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Clarivate is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vets/Minorities/Women/Disabled
