Patent Prosecution Assistant
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America
Full Time
2 hours ago
$35,000 - $45,000 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
- The Patent Prosecution Assistant plays a key role in supporting the firm’s IDS segment
- Prepare and file IDS forms and ensure correct formatting of references in compliance with USPTO rules
- Track and compile prior art references cited in related cases across U.S. and foreign patent families
- Maintain and update IDS reference databases or tracking sheets to ensure accurate recordkeeping
- Assist with uploading and submitting IDS documents via USPTO EFS-Web or Patent Center
- Prepare, review and edit billing invoices
Requirements
- 1–2 years of administrative experience in a legal or IP-related role
- Familiarity with USPTO forms, filing procedures, and IDS requirements strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with IP management systems
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
- Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to learn new skills/software as needed
Benefits
- competitive salary
- employee medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life and AD&D insurance
- short
- and long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- ten firm holidays