About the job
The Intellectual Property (IP) Operations Specialist will play a vital role in supporting our patent prosecution efforts. The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years of experience as a patent prosecution legal assistant or docketer.
Your responsibilities will include managing databases, handling vendor communications, generating statistical reports, and performing accounting tasks, along with various other projects as directed by the Senior IP Operations Specialist. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential in this dynamic position, which requires adaptability to changing priorities.
This role involves access to proprietary company information; therefore, a strict adherence to confidentiality policies is imperative. This is a contract position, with the potential for full-time employment for the right candidate.
Key Duties:
- Maintain and ensure the accuracy and completeness of the patent database.
- Process invoices and manage IP budget records.
- Create, analyze, and present periodic statistical reports.
- Communicate effectively with law firms, vendors, engineers, and other stakeholders globally.
- Track critical patent-related dates and deadlines.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, and other departments.
