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*This is a US Based Remote Position*
Introduction to Company
NovaLaw is a support organization, professionally running the back-office operations of a tech-enabled, highly selective, global law firm consistently recognized for its excellence, innovation, and teamwork throughout its 45 offices in 14 countries and five continents. This disruptive business model has widely become known amongst the most innovative in the legal industry prioritizing collaboration, dynamic innovation, consistent excellence, agility, and efficiency. These core principles provide our firm with an insightful understanding of how we can continue to push our growth year over year.
Position Summary
The IP Practice Assistant will operate as part of a team of attorneys and staff to provide a high level of service to our clients. The IP Practice Assistant will assist, under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals, in the preparation, filing, and prosecution, of patent and trademark applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and Foreign Associates in various countries and regions.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys and paralegals with both U.S. and foreign patent and trademark prosecution matters.
- Draft provisional, non-provisional, PCT and design application transmittal documents.
- Draft documents such as Assignments, Powers of Attorney, and Declarations. Draft Response shells, Preliminary Amendments, Missing Parts Response, Petitions, Request for Extensions of Time, Information Disclosure Statements, Notice of Appeal, Issue fee, Maintenance fee, Requests for corrected documents and performs status checks.
- Draft documents related to PCT Applications.
- Draft US trademark applications, Allegations of Use, and related renewals for US trademark applications for attorney review.
- Coordinate execution of foreign Powers of Attorney and Assignments.
- Draft Reporting letters and client reminders.
- Communicate with foreign associates as necessary.
- Maintain patent and trademark docket.
Essential Capabilities
- Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with electronic document management systems, iManage a plus
- Familiarity with electronic patent application document filing with the USPTO
- Familiarity with USPTO Trademark databases and e-filing procedures
- General knowledge of basic U.S. patent and trademark prosecution procedures and PTO rules and forms, copyright experience a plus
- Familiarity with docketing software, AppColl a plus
- Familiarity with Smartsheet a plus
Education & Experience
- Minimum of 2 years IP experience.
Job Related Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Accountability
- Customer Oriented
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Consistent Excellence
- Efficiency
- Initiative
Equal Employment Opportunity
NovaLaw, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant, or an employee based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected class under federal, state, or local law.
The information that you provide in this application will be used solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain statistics on applicants.
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rimon Law. If you have a disability or special need and need assistance participating in the application process, please let us know.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
- $53,000 - $90,000
