Patent Administrative Assistant

Patent Administrative Assistant

Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, has an immediate opening for a Patent Administrative Assistant. This is a full-time remote position that will provide support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Preparing and proofing patent forms and documents
• Electronic filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Scheduling incoming project work for completion
• Coordinating the receipt of necessary documentation from the client for both US and international recording
• Submitting the necessary documents to the US Patent Trade Office and foreign associates
• Preparing filing packages and monitoring foreign filings, including direct national, national/regional phase, and design applications
• Preparing/filing documents/responses in PCT applications (i.e. correct defects, furnish sequence listing, Ch. II Demands, 92bis requests, etc.)
• Corresponding with clients/foreign associates regarding filing formalities
• Monitoring patent docket daily
• Reviewing/analyzing correspondence from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), foreign national patent offices, and foreign associates
• Time entry and calendaring
• Docket management
• Tracking and reporting status to attorneys and clients

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate required   
• 3-5 years of Intellectual Property experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with the firm’s attorneys, clients and foreign associates
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize work to meet all client commitment dates
• Knowledge of Inprotech, e-PCT, and USPTO online filing preferred
• Strong MS Excel skills including the ability to extract, manipulate, summarize and report on large quantities of data

Cantor Colburn LLP employees appreciate the flexibility that we offer them. Full-time employees receive market competitive salaries, life insurance, and short-term disability, as well as subsidized health and dental insurance plans. Additional benefits include voluntary life insurance, retirement savings plan, and parking subsidies.

Cantor Colburn offers the full range of intellectual property legal services to clients working in a wide variety of industries and has particular strength in patent matters. In addition to patent preparation and prosecution, Cantor Colburn offers counseling and representation in portfolio management, opinion rendering, due diligence in IP transactions, agreements and licensing, post grant proceedings, and litigation services. Cantor Colburn’s clients are among the leading companies in the U.S. and around the world, including Fortune 100 companies, privately held companies, select high-tech startups, and university technology transfer offices.

Cantor Colburn LLP is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment representing all backgrounds with a wide range of perspectives, to strengthen our team and best serve our clients and partners. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or protected veteran status.