Intellectual Property Specialist

Location: Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States

Department: Intellectual Property

Job Description:

 

General Purpose:

The Intellectual Property Specialist supports the growing, innovative, electronics-focused patent practice. This supportive position is responsible for patent-related tasks, helping to prepare and prosecute patents for some of the largest and most innovative technology companies in the world. We have multiple opportunities on this team available, ranging from entry-level to more experienced Intellectual Property Specialists. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supports patent attorneys in docket and practice management
• Performs tasks associated with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications
• Manages and performs range of duties related to an internal electronic file system
• Generates templates for patent applications, and responses to various Office Actions (including but not limited to: a Filing Receipt, Notice to File Missing Parts, Response to Office Action, Notice of Publication, Notice of Allowance, Issue Notification; and Letters Patent) as they relate to correspondence/filing with USPTO, PCT, and foreign associates
• Prepares additional templates for various legal documents (Declaration, Powers of Attorney, Assignments)
• Reviews formalities of filed patent documents to ensure proper form, including Filing Receipts, Declarations, Recordings, Information Disclosure Statements, allowed patents ready to issue, etc.)
• Performs electronic filings at the USPTO
• Manages new client intake and opening of matters
• Maintains proficiency in required technologies such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, iManage, USPTO products, Intapp, etc.
• Performs other functions as assigned

Competencies:

Job Knowledge & Technical Skill: Demonstrates an understanding of objectives, duties, responsibilities, and expectations of the job with exceptional quality work.

Communication: Understands the importance of and demonstrates verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.

Team Player: Works within team and cross-functionally to meet required results.

Customer/Client Experience: Creates a consistent and exceptional experience for others, whether directly to external clients/customers or indirectly through internal support, that elevates the overall perception of the firm.

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certification):

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years’ experience in a professional environment required.

Experience

• 0 - 10 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Prior legal field experience preferred.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of USPTO systems and processes preferred.
• Knowledge of patent preparation and prosecution preferred.

Abilities

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Excels within a dynamic, positive, professional, team-oriented culture.
• Quickly learns and comprehends complex concepts and processes.
• Thinks critically to understand how each task fits into a broader workflow.
• Works efficiently, using available technology and striving to make tasks easier and more efficient.

Skills

• Requires superior proofreading.
• Requires superior oral and written communication.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Visio is a plus), Adobe Acrobat, iManage, USPTO products, Intapp, etc.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of at least ten (10) pounds; have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on a computer and/or related office equipment; speak clearly and concisely so listeners can understand; and regularly understand the speech of another person.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Professional office atmosphere.  Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for prolonged periods.  Position may require occasional off-hour meetings and events. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position starts off fully in-person Monday - Friday and is expected to transition to a hybrid role, in-office 2+ days/week, following the onboarding period. 

Note:  This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job.  However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Holland & Hart offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. Colorado Salary Range - $28.24 to 47.07 per hour. A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance.

h a 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees.  Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD.  Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.  In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP.  Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.

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