IP Prosecution Manager
IP Prosecution Manager
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Job Description
Greenberg Traurig (GT) a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Intellectual Property (IP) Team as an IP Prosecution Manager located in our Boston office.
We are seeking a highly knowledgeable organized and personable Intellectual Property (IP) Prosecution Manager to oversee all aspects of our IP department in Boston including leading a talented team of IP professionals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IP prosecution law including and a deep understanding of both domestic and international regulations. This role requires strong leadership team building and relationshipbuilding skills for fostering a collaborative work environment.
This role will be based in our Boston office on a hybrid basis (minimum 3days in office). Regular inoffice presence is required to oversee daytoday operations as well as to lead team meetings trainings and foster relationship building. This role reports to the IP Prosecution Department Chairs and local Business Director.
Position Summary
The IP Prosecution Manager plans organizes and oversees the practices and policies workflow training and compliance for the patent prosecution department in the Boston office. The IP Prosecution Manager will demonstrate a high degree of technical knowledge in domestic and foreign prosecution matters and have prior experience leading and managing a team of patent professionals to a high level of performance excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Oversees and manages all domestic and foreign patent filing processes ensuring compliance with best practices and legal requirements.
Collaborates with department chairs attorneys paralegals and business staff to improve IP prosecution processes workflows and training programs.
Monitors deadlines progress and quality of work generated by the IP team ensuring timely and accurate filings.
Manages Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) docket deadlines and oversee the preparation and submission of IDSs and related documents.
Serves as the primary liaison with internal and external patent/trademark docketing systems including Anaqua.
Maintains and update the USPTO patent center database preparing responses and ensuring accurate records.
Leads and mentors a team of paralegals and business staff providing regular feedback training and professional development opportunities.
Fosters a collaborative and supportive team environment through open communication relationshipbuilding and recognition of team contributions.
Participates in the recruitment and selection process for new paralegal and business staff hires.
Conducts annual performance evaluations and manage time sheets requests for time off and coverage coordination for the IP team.
Assists with U.S. and PCT filings as needed and perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
Expertise in domestic and foreign patent prosecution laws regulations and U.S. Patent and Trademark office (USPTO) procedures rules and requirements.
Displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards driving results for department and team.
Ability to identify analyze and resolve issues while exhibiting good reason and judgement.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) professional demeanor and team building skills.
Maintains high standards by exhibiting strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
Works effectively in a team environment and displays respect for department members and fellow employees; promotes a cooperative and collaborative work environment.
Recognize confidential sensitive and proprietary information and maintain such information as confidential.
Education & Prior Experience
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred in a relevant technical field.
Minimum of 810 years of experience in patent prosecution as a paralegal technology specialist or comparable position in a law firm or inhouse legal department.
Minimum of 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
Flexibility and ability to work inoffice at least 3 days per week.
Technology
High level of computer proficiency in Windowsbased software and Microsoft Office Suite applications Adobe Acrobat time and billing applications U.S. Patent Office Electronic Filing System and other internet research tools.
Experience with Anaqua or other IP docketing systems.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to meritbased consideration and review without regard to an individuals race sex or other protected characteristics and to the principles of nondiscrimination on any protected basis.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
