Senior Quality Control Manager (USPTO Experience)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Quality Control Manager with a deep understanding of USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) guidelines and procedures. The successful candidate will lead our quality control team, ensuring compliance with industry standards, internal quality benchmarks, and USPTO regulations. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing quality control processes to enhance the integrity of our patent submissions, intellectual property documentation, and related legal processes. This position is remote 2-3 days per week.

• Lead and manage the quality control department, including supervising staff and providing training to ensure adherence to USPTO and internal standards.
• Oversee quality control processes for patent submissions, ensuring all documents are compliant with USPTO guidelines and free from errors.
• Develop and implement quality control strategies, policies, and procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Conduct thorough reviews of patent applications, amendments, and other intellectual property-related documents.
• Collaborate with patent attorneys, agents, and other departments to resolve any issues or discrepancies in submissions.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure that all quality control documentation and processes are up-to-date and compliant with relevant legal and industry standards.
• Stay informed on changes in USPTO policies, guidelines, and best practices, and communicate these updates to the team.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, driving process improvements in quality assurance systems.
• Coordinate audits, both internal and external, to maintain and improve quality compliance.