Direct Counsel is hiring a
International Patent Specialist, Remote - United States

Summary

The job is for an IP International Patent Specialist (Annuities) in a law firm. The candidate should have 3+ years of foreign filing and annuities experience, preferably from a law firm environment, and be able to bill a minimum of 1560 hours annually. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range and can be based in several locations.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of foreign filing and annuities experience required
• Ability to bill a minimum of 1560 hours annually (40 hours/week)
• Ability to manage own docket and foreign portfolio, assigned to clients

Responsibilities

• Actively encourage clients to outsource annuity and maintenance fee management
• Ensure timely payment of all annuity and maintenance fees
• Interact with foreign agents to ensure client’s annuity payment preferences are met
• Review and confirm that all annuity-related correspondence is processed according to risk management procedures
• Collaborate with clients to maintain data integrity and implement consistent internal processes
• Review and resolve data discrepancy reports from annuity vendors, foreign agents, and clients
• Regularly audit annuity deadlines and information in the firms systems for accuracy
• Prepare client-specific annuity reports and transmit payment instructions
• Coordinate with the IP Client Transition Team to ensure annuity payment preferences are confirmed
• Respond to client requests for budget information

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a law firm environment preferred
• Predominantly international work experience (75%:25% ratio) preferred
• Strong knowledge of foreign prosecution procedures
• Experience with Inprotech, IPDAS, or iManage is a plus
• Preferred patent office locations include West Coast or Colorado (Boston, NY, DC, Reston, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Palo Alto, San Diego, and San Francisco)

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay range: $46.50 - $68.00 (final offer dependent on location, experience, and skillset)