Highlights
Maintaining accurate patent databases Providing reports, managing projects, deadline management Monitoring and managing patent annuities and foreign filing deadlines Overseeing and managing outside counsel support administration Providing backup support for other members of the Patent Services and Operations team Supporting the documentation of prosecution practices and procedures Working cross-functionally within the patent team or other legal teams3+ years of paralegal experience in both US and Foreign patent prosecution. Experience using commercial IP Management Systems (e.g., CPI, Anaqua), USPTO Patent Center, Espacenet, and other patent-search and database tools.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Austin, TX |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1976 |
| Website | https://www.apple.com/jobs |
Description
Would you like working at a successful company that is equal to none? Are you an experienced patent prosecution support professional? Are you passionate and proud of the work you do? Do you like challenges? You will be challenged to apply your expertise and knowledge in all aspects of patent prosecution to support Apple's patent team. We seek to hire an experienced patent specialist. You will work with Apple internal patent counsel as well as outside counsel, in support of the patent prosecution processes and strategies.Maintaining accurate patent databases Providing reports, managing projects, deadline management Monitoring and managing patent annuities and foreign filing deadlines Overseeing and managing outside counsel support administration Providing backup support for other members of the Patent Services and Operations team Supporting the documentation of prosecution practices and procedures Working cross-functionally within the patent team or other legal teams3+ years of paralegal experience in both US and Foreign patent prosecution. Strong critical thinking and attention to detail for identifying potential errors in docketing and patent prosecution documents, as well as facilitating resolution of the error(s). Strong proficiency in US and foreign patent prosecution procedures, rules, and regulations including PCT practice, annuities, patent terms, and foreign filing deadlines and practices. Experience using commercial IP Management Systems (e.g., CPI, Anaqua), USPTO Patent Center, Espacenet, and other patent-search and database tools.Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively to meet deadlines. Collaborative team player, able to share responsibility and work cohesively with others. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Design-specific patent prosecution and deadline management experience.
About Company
We bring amazing people together to make amazing things happen.
We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.
About Apple
There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.