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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in patent prosecution processes, including preparation and filing of U.S. and international patent applications, while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
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Patent Prosecution SupportU.S. Patent ApplicationsInternational PCT ApplicationsDocketing ManagementLegal Document Preparation
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Hard Skills
Patent Prosecution ProcessesPatent TerminologyDocument ManagementFiling ProceduresOffice Action ResponsesInformation Disclosure StatementsAnnuity ManagementCompliance Risk IdentificationDeadline ManagementAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCollaboration SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills
Tools & Technologies
Legal SystemsDocketing SystemsDocument Preparation ToolsRecordkeeping SystemsVendor Systems
Industry Keywords
Intellectual PropertyCorporate Legal DepartmentPatent ApplicationsProsecution-Related SubmissionsInventor-Related Processes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide patent prosecution support as a member of Dow’s Core Legal Practices – Patent team
- Independently manage varied domestic and international patent prosecution assignments
- Prepare, review, and file U.S. patent applications, international PCT applications, office action responses, information disclosure statements, notices, formal documents, and other prosecution-related submissions
- Coordinate domestic and foreign patent prosecution activities, filing instructions, foreign associate communications, national phase instruction letters, and inventor-related filing processes
- Monitor patent dockets and deadlines
- Coordinate with attorneys, clients, foreign counsel, vendors, and internal docketing teams
- Review and report patent office correspondence
- Communicate with clients and stakeholders regarding official communications, deadlines, instructions, signatures, annuity and maintenance matters, and related activities
- Support invention evaluation and inventor-related processes by organizing documentation and maintaining inventor information
- Maintain accurate patent and document management records
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, forms, best practices, and tools that automate or track patent processes
- Participate in knowledge transfer, cross-training, shared learning, special projects, and continuous improvement
- Balance workload, provide backup support, and share accountability for joint/shared responsibilities
- Maintain proficiency in legal, company, and vendor systems
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate degree OR 2 years of relevant work experience such as paralegal, legal professional, intellectual property, docketing, or comparable deadline-driven experience
- Ability to work legally in the United States
- No visa sponsorship/support is available, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency process
- Experience supporting patent prosecution in a corporate legal department or comparable environment
- Working knowledge of patent prosecution processes, terminology, documentation, and deadline requirements
- Proficiency with legal, company, and vendor systems used for patent prosecution, docketing, document preparation, filing, and recordkeeping
- Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Close attention to detail and ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, missing information, dependencies, and potential deadline or compliance risks
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and communications in a detailed, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, discretion, and appropriate escalation under moderate supervision
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity
- Benefits and programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being
- Competitive retirement program with company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location)
- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only)
- Medical and life insurance packages
- Travel insurance available in certain countries/locations
- Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building
- Role-based workplace flexibility
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance
- Paid time off for new parents, including adoptive and foster parents
- Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members
- Paid time off for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation
- Wellbeing Portal
- On-site fitness facilities (availability varies depending on location)
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidies/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives such as bike to work (availability varies depending on location)