Formalities Specialist
Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt LLP ("Oblon") seeks a Formalities Specialist to review, process, and/or file new patent applications, and other formal documents through patent prosecution process. This includes reading client correspondence and executing instructions, identifying missing documents, and preparing formal documents to be signed by patent inventors, assignees and/or applicants. The Formalities Specialist is an integral member of the Firm's Intellectual Property Operations Department.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and process forms and documents received from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) after filing of new patent applications.
- Determine whether application fees are required for filing documents with USPTO.
- Review applications for accuracy and completion and ensure that any issues are addressed.
- Verify bibliographic data information and claims are correct.
- Prepare and e-file payment before the issuance of a patent along with any other required documents.
- Prepare various reporting letters to include preparation of billing sheets and drafting of basic client correspondence requesting any missing items and/or to clarify any discrepancies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and/or 0-2 years of relevant experience.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Ability to prioritize in a high-volume environment.