Patent Manager - (US-NC-Durham - 27722)

Minimum Education: None
Job Type: Full Time
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Responsibilities : Work PerformedManage the process of accurate execution and protection of legal documents pertaining to patent applications. Documents include, but are not limited to, assignment documents, inventor oaths and declarations, small entity declarations, and powers of attorney (both foreign and domestic).Manage patent docketing database, including but not limited to, updating all information in patent docketing database on a daily basis and as indicated by instructions received by in-house counsel, Associate Directors, outside counsel, or licensee correspondence and entering new patent applications (both foreign and domestic) into patent docketing system.Review all incoming mail that relates to patent matters, determine due dates or reminder dates, enter all due dates and reminder dates into patent docketing database.Assist in-house patent counsel with the filing of US and PCT patent applications, office actions, and other prosecution-related matters.

Requirements : 2 yrs experience as a docket clerk and/or paralegal with docket responsibilities for a patent department.Familiarity with filing procedures of US and PCT patent applications.Excellent customer service, interpersonal, team work, written/verbal communication, time management and organizational .Detail-oriented and accurate in all tasks.Possess working knowledge of basic patent law sufficient to respond to routine inquires.Ability to organize and prioritize issues and handle competing priorities.Ability to take initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done.Ability to solve problems quickly, effectively, and diplomatically.Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, language, and contractual process especially related to technology transfer, licensing, patent prosecution and intellectual property matters.Flexibility and ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities as well as a willingness to learn.Ability to maintain internal and external confidentiality.Ability to work with minimal supervision, independently and as a team member.Experience and aptitude in working with complex databases, knowledge of KSS TechTracS software a plus.Proficiency with Word and Excel software.

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