We are seeking a detail-oriented Patent Prosecution/Docketing Specialist to join our India-based team and to be part of our legal support team that includes paralegals and docketing specialists. This role focuses on the post-filing stages of U.S. patent prosecution, including managing office action responses, IDS filings, portfolio audits, and USPTO compliance. You will work closely with U.S.-based attorneys and paralegals to ensure seamless patent prosecution from filing through allowance and issuance.
Reports To
U.S.-based Partners and Director of Administration
Essential Responsibilities
Document Preparation and Quality Control
- Prepare, proofread, and edit draft patent documents for accuracy and compliance
- Reformat patent documents for attorney review
- Ensure all documents comply with USPTO formatting requirements
- Audit previously filed documents to identify errors and maintain quality standards
Patent Prosecution Support
- Prepare office action response templates,
including and downloading prior art cited in office actions
- Prepare Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) and other prosecution documents
- Identify references from search reports in foreign jurisdictions
- Handle requests for formal drawings and certified copies from USPTO
- Handle certificates of correction
Portfolio Management and Docketing
- Audit and manage patent portfolios to ensure compliance throughout prosecution
- Monitor client dockets and track upcoming deadlines
- Collaborate with U.S.-based docketing team to maintain current and accurate records
- Flag critical deadlines and ensure timely responses
- Maintain organized electronic filing systems for all client matters
Administrative Support
- Maintain confidentiality of all client matters and proprietary information
- Organize and maintain electronic document management systems
- Support attorneys with various patent pro