Patent Analyst - job 1 of 2

Kilpatrick Townsend, a large international law firm, is seeking a Patent Analyst for our Intellectual Property Department. This role can be located in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Denver, Seattle, or Raleigh locations. This position will be part of our team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients. At Kilpatrick Townsend, we are one team where each person plays an integral role in serving the needs of our clients. The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and commitment to the community.

Under the general supervision of department supervisor, Patent Analyst works as part of a team to provide patent prosecution services to clients. Principal responsibilities are to provide task project support to attorneys, paralegals, and other team members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs patent prosecution tasks including but not limited to:

• Client (internal) counseling for reference management procedures and client reporting
• Liaise with client and with attorneys within the Firm to coordinate due dates, reports, etc.
• Filing documents for submission to the USPTO

Assist with client management and patent prosecution including tasks such as:

• Opening of new matters, tracking of due dates and formals, preparing and filing powers of attorneys, declarations, requests for correction, recording ownership documents with the USPTO and other foreign offices, review USPTO filing receipts
• Facilitating client signatures, including preparation of documents using secure software
• Becoming familiar with and becoming the resource within the Firm for questions regarding client procedures

Interacts with client software systems, to include client reporting, document uploads, and data management.

Performs post-grant tasks including but not limited to patent proofreading, PTA calculations, reporting letters patents to client.

Works on various other projects as needed both administrative and legal.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines; self-starter.
• Minimum of one year experience in a professional client service oriented environment.
• Honesty, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to multitask effectively.
• Strong orientation toward detail; strong editing and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
• Cooperative and flexible team-orientated attitude.
• Availability for after hours and weekend work, as needed.
• Highly Proficient in MS Office Suite (word, excel, etc. )
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from and ABA-Approved Program (Required)
• US patent prosecution knowledge or other areas of law (preferred)

This is a full-time, regular position with a multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental and vision. The firm also offers life insurance, short-term disability plans and retirement plans in addition to holidays and paid time off. The firm offers hybrid work schedules combining in office work days as well as remote work days. In Raleigh, North Carolina the range for this position is $23.08 to $34.67. In all other locations, including California, the range for this position is $29.18 to $43.74.

Interested applicants should apply online at www.kilpatricktownsend.com. Selected applicants will be contacted. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.kilpatricktownsend.com.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.