IP Formalities Specialist – Alexandria, Virginia

Position Summary:

• Proofread Official Filing Receipts, Notices of Publication, Issue Notifications and Letters Patent to verify and ensure the accuracy of information.  
• Prepare and e-file Supplemental ADSs, Requests for COFR, and Certificates of Correction.
• Review Office Actions to verify completeness and accuracy of due dates.
• Reach out to Patent Examiners to confirm information or to ask for correction.  
• Thoroughly review the complete prosecution history of allowed applications to ensure there are no outstanding issues which have not been addressed and that all appropriate documents have been filed.  
• Verify that the application is in condition for payment of the issue fee.  
• Perform legal research regarding patent prosecution.
• Prepare miscellaneous legal correspondence and billing sheets.  

Qualifications Summary:

• Patent Prosecution experience required.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong proofreading skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree is an asset.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple tasks and respond quickly to changing responsibilities and priorities.

Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Metro accessible in Old Town Alexandria.