We are hiring an IP Admin Senior Analyst (Patent Paralegal) to join the Intellectual Property team at Clarivate. In this role, you will be providing end-to-end IP lifecycle management support to our clients and help them reduce the cost of their operations, enabled by strong operational delivery, supplemented with continuous improvement. You will be responsible for providing patent and/or trademark administrative support to assigned clients, with the primary goal of maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our clients’ patent and trademark management software.
This position will report to the Sr. IP Paralegal Manager and work with other talented IP Paralegal team members, all of whom share a passion for customer service and providing highly diverse and complex IP paralegal support to our clients.
About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments
1+ year of recent U.S. and foreign patent and/or trademark filing & prosecution and/or docketing experience in a patent docket environment
1+ year of experience with patent and trademark management software, such as, Memotech, Foundation IP, The IP Management System, Inprotech, IPFolio
It would be great if you also had...
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Paralegal certificate
Knowledge in maintaining patents after issuance including annuities, maintenance fees, and/or renewals
Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, IPDAS, USPTO PAIR, EFS and EPAS
Proficiency with time and billing tracking software preferred
Strong customer focus and proven record of exceptional service delivery
Ability to complete critical tasks with global teams in a matrixed environment
What will you be doing in this role?
Monitor incoming communications received from outside counsel, foreign agents, USPTO and other patent and trademark offices to ensure timely review and processing
Routinely review and file prosecution related documents with the USPTO for all stages of prosecution. Also coordinate and facilitate timely instructions to foreign agents in order to meet deadlines for non-US patent or trademark prosecution deadlines
Prepare basic patent documents and/or trademark registrations, including classes and specimens, for client execution and file same at the USPTO, including declarations, assignments, powers of attorney, etc., and electronically file (EFS) documents at the USPTO, including applications, amendments, assignments, responses, petitions, information disclosure statements, issue fees
Review Official Filing Receipts, Notices of Recordation of Assignment, Notices of Allowance, Issue Notifications, etc. for accuracy. Prepare reporting letters to clients. If required, prepares a request for correction, when applicable
Prepare and forward reporting letters to clients regarding Office Actions and other USPTO communications, such as Notices to File Missing Parts, trademark oppositions and related notices
Prepare and forward reporting letters to clients regarding USPTO filings, communications to and from foreign patent associates for U.S. National Phase applications, etc.
Prepare and forward reminders to clients regarding due dates and instructions including but not limited to, forward Letters Patent to the client and file Fee Address Indication forms for the annuity service provider selected by the client
Review application papers being filed in the USPTO for accuracy and completeness regarding inventors, assignees, priority data, etc.
Order and review drawings for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to the USPTO
Assist with overall paralegal support, maintaining processes, tasks and special projects as assigned
About the Team
Come join our US IP Admin Team at Clarivate! Clarivate is the global leader in Intellectual Property software and tech-enabled services, serving over 12,000 law firm and corporate customers every day. Our commitment is to give IP professionals the information, insight and technology they need to manage the world’s ideas. We have the insight, experience and global expertise to create, protect, maintain and maximize IP assets on a global scale.
Hours of Work
Full Time, permanent position
This is a hybrid role working 2-3 days a week in one of our US Clarivate offices
Compensation - US Only
The expected base salary for this position is $60,000- $68,000 USD per year. This role is eligible for (incentive or bonus) earnings. Individual pay is based upon experience, education, skill and ability, expertise, and relevant factors.
In addition to a competitive remuneration package, you will be eligible to participate in a benefits package that includes medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k with match, long term disability coverage, vacation, sick time, volunteer time, discount programs, and many more.
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At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Hybrid and remote options are common and paired with a formal wellbeing framework and EAP, supporting work–life balance. Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is broadly available in the U.S., reinforcing everyday wellbeing support.
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