IP Specialist

Dickinson Wright
Austin, TX
Category Finance
Job Description
IP Specialists at Dickinson Wright PLLC provide administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys in accordance with established Firm policies and procedures. They function as part of the IP administrative team, working with attorneys and staff to manage Intellectual Property matters.

Requirements

  • Deliver comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and clients, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in all assigned tasks.
  • Prepare and file patent applications with the USPTO and WIPO, including direct filings, National Stage filings, and Designs.
  • Maintain physical and electronic files on behalf of clients.
  • Track deadlines and coordinate with the Firm's internal docketing department to maintain and update centralized docket.
  • Draft correspondence to clients and on behalf of clients.
  • Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and vendors via email, phone, and other platforms.
  • Manage Intellectual Property projects on behalf of clients.
  • Input invoices for work performed on the client's or the Firm's behalf in other jurisdictions.
  • Assist attorneys in filing, prosecuting and post-grant maintenance of patent and trademarks.
  • Track and manage attorney expenses, reimbursements and client invoices in compliance with Firm policies.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) and profit sharing plans
  • Paid vacation
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings account
  • Identity theft protection
  • Dependent day care reimbursement account
  • Commuter benefits
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability protection
  • Employee assistance program
  • Emergency travel assistance
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