Patent Coordinator

Klopp Richards & Associates View all jobs

Calgary, AB
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

We are seeking a Patent Coordinator to play a key role in coordinating worldwide prosecution of domestic and foreign patents. The successful candidate will bring excellent attention to detail, prioritization skills, and a genuine interest in intellectual property law.Responsibilities

Preparing and finalizing patent application filing materials for filing in the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and the United States Patent Office (USPTO).
Preparing, reviewing and finalizing patent application filing instructions to be sent to foreign associates in various countries around the world
Coordinating with professionals with respect to the above, including ensuring that patent abstracts, specifications, claims and drawing are in accordance with various jurisdictional requirements
Reviewing and preparing client letters, assignments, petitions, powers of attorneys, and inventor declarations
Screening and reviewing incoming correspondence post-filing for Canadian, US and foreign applications
Relay formal examiner’s reports and office letters, coordinating with professionals regarding the drafting and filing of submissions, including requests for examination/advanced examination, requests for continued examination, preliminary/voluntary amendments, payments of final fee, and responses to examiner’s reports
Overseeing and coordinating with professionals and foreign associates regarding patent validations and patent appeals
Managing multiple deadlines, communicating with others and ensuring important deadlines are met.

QualificationsLaw Clerk or Legal Administrative Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution3 – 5 years of related experienceAbility to communicate clearly, effectively and professionally with team members, other Firm members, clients, foreign associates, CIPO and other Intellectual Property OfficesAbility to produce a high quality and quantity of work product often under tight timelines and under strict deadlines * Knowledge of both Canadian, International and other foreign Patent practices (US, EP, PCT and others)

Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please send your resume to Angie at .Klopp Richards & Associates would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this opportunity.

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