Intellectual Property Docket Specialist jobs in Long Beach, CA

OVERVIEW:

Founded in 1938, Fulwider Patton LLP has a long tradition of securing intellectual property protection for its clients. A great opportunity to be a part of a reputable, law firm that offers generous health insurance benefits and paid time off. We are currently searching for a talented Intellectual Property legal Secretary with a minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience to join our team in Long Beach, CA. This essential position requires the individual to work independently, anticipate needs, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and time management skills, communicates effectively, and is flexible as demands and priorities change.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist attorneys with all phases of US patent prosecution including preparing and filing new US patent applications and related prosecution documents.
• Assist attorneys with international PCT patent applications.
• Prepare and file trademark documents at the USPTO.
• Prepare instructions to foreign counsel for filing and prosecuting foreign patent and trademark applications.
• Prepare and file applications and related documents at the US Copyright office.
• Prepare and file litigation documents in federal court in connection with patent and trademark infringement and other IP disputes [desired, but not required].
• Prepare client correspondence concerning patent and trademark matters and serve as liaison with in-house counsel.
• Perform docketing and tracking for patent and trademark deadlines. Assist attorney in meeting deadlines.
• Obtain certified copies of US patent and trademark applications and US assignments for foreign filings and obtain legalization of formal documents.
• Review daily email communication.
• Prepare and file legal papers re: USDC litigation filings for Patent/Trademark infringement and other IP disputes.
• Electronically file documents with the USPTO.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years of minimum experience in all aspects of intellectual property, including domestic, international, and foreign patents and trademarks. Knowledge of all phases of US patent filing system.
• High school diploma or GED; Associates/ Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency with all aspects of USPTO and international electronic filing & document retrieval systems (EFS/Public and Private PAIR/DOCX/EPAS/TEAS/TSDR/ETAS and WIPO/Espacenet).
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, FileSite system and CPI management software.
• Strong internet navigation skills including using the Internet ISPTO, WIPO, California Secretary of State, LexisNexis Patent Optimizer, USDC websites and E-filing systems.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Long Beach, CA 90802: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Long Beach, CA 90802