Intellectual Property Specialist
Strictly Recruitment, Boston, MA, United States
IP Patent Specialist – Global Law Firm | Boston or Washington DC
A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced IP Patent Specialist to support its Intellectual Property team in Boston or Washington DC. This role focuses on U.S. and international patent prosecution and offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team of attorneys and IP professionals across multiple jurisdictions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced patent professional who enjoys managing complex dockets, coordinating global filings, and working closely with attorneys, foreign associates, and clients.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain patent prosecution dockets for both domestic and international matters, ensuring all statutory and non-statutory deadlines are met
Prepare and file USPTO and PCT documents, including provisional and non-provisional applications, national stage filings, amendments, responses, declarations, statements of use, and issue fee payments
Coordinate global prosecution activity with attorneys, patent agents, and foreign associates
Prepare formal documents such as declarations, assignments, and powers of attorney
Manage Information Disclosure Statements and maintain prior art tracking documents
Coordinate sequence listings and drawings with external vendors
Review issued patents for accuracy and support responses to USPTO notices and office actions
Administrative & Operational Support
Maintain tracking documentation for global patent portfolios, including priority and related applications
Review and submit IP-related invoices and USPTO deposit account fees
Support client billing processes including estimates, budget tracking, and invoice queries
Work closely with the billing team to apply fixed-fee patent prosecution schedules
Assist with internal initiatives to improve IP team processes and workflows
About You
5+ years of patent prosecution support experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of USPTO and PCT filing procedures
Experience managing patent dockets and coordinating international filings
Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Experience with biotechnology or pharmaceutical patent portfolios is highly desirable
Billing or e-billing experience is a plus
This role is billable and requires accurate time entry and strong organizational skills.
If you’re an experienced patent professional looking to join a high-performing IP practice with global reach, we’d love to hear from you.
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A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced IP Patent Specialist to support its Intellectual Property team in Boston or Washington DC. This role focuses on U.S. and international patent prosecution and offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team of attorneys and IP professionals across multiple jurisdictions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced patent professional who enjoys managing complex dockets, coordinating global filings, and working closely with attorneys, foreign associates, and clients.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain patent prosecution dockets for both domestic and international matters, ensuring all statutory and non-statutory deadlines are met
Prepare and file USPTO and PCT documents, including provisional and non-provisional applications, national stage filings, amendments, responses, declarations, statements of use, and issue fee payments
Coordinate global prosecution activity with attorneys, patent agents, and foreign associates
Prepare formal documents such as declarations, assignments, and powers of attorney
Manage Information Disclosure Statements and maintain prior art tracking documents
Coordinate sequence listings and drawings with external vendors
Review issued patents for accuracy and support responses to USPTO notices and office actions
Administrative & Operational Support
Maintain tracking documentation for global patent portfolios, including priority and related applications
Review and submit IP-related invoices and USPTO deposit account fees
Support client billing processes including estimates, budget tracking, and invoice queries
Work closely with the billing team to apply fixed-fee patent prosecution schedules
Assist with internal initiatives to improve IP team processes and workflows
About You
5+ years of patent prosecution support experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of USPTO and PCT filing procedures
Experience managing patent dockets and coordinating international filings
Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Experience with biotechnology or pharmaceutical patent portfolios is highly desirable
Billing or e-billing experience is a plus
This role is billable and requires accurate time entry and strong organizational skills.
If you’re an experienced patent professional looking to join a high-performing IP practice with global reach, we’d love to hear from you.
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