Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) SPECIALIST presso Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch LLP

Description

Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP, an internationally recognized intellectual property law firm located in Falls Church, VA, has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Information Disclosure Specialist with patent prosecution. The Information Disclosure Department serves as a billable source for handling specialized projects which require IP expertise. Additionally, the Information Disclosure Department will serve as a centralized resource for handling some advanced IP matters within the firm. The Information Disclosure Specialists are experienced firm personnel qualified to carry out such prosecution matters for many areas of IP within the firm.

Areas of Responsibility

Projected Functions and Duties

• Prepare and file all Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) post completion of the Application Filing and/or completion of Missing Parts/Requirements submissions for attorney review and undersign.
• Manage Prior Art Files for Duty of Disclosure matters in US Patent cases, including, but not limited to, retrieving prior art from multiple databases and entering of prior art data.
• Attend to Post Allowance Filings submissions to include, but not limited to: Responses to Notices of Non Compliant Information Disclosure Statements.
• Fully adhere to firm confidentiality standards to include, but not limited to: attorney client correspondence and communications.
• Carry out and/or assist in special tasks or duties as requested by the Information Disclosure Manager.
• Adhere to internal timetable for handling and clearing the department docket.
• Prepare, review and edit billing invoices
• Copy, scan and save all communications in the appropriate document management system.

Customer Service and Communications

• The Information Disclosure Specialist adheres to department policies and procedures regarding handling special projects and assigned duties.
• The Information Disclosure Specialist adheres to department guidelines regarding correspondence with clients and the PTO.

Orientation, Training and Documentation

• Cross trained by the Firm Wide IP Trainer and Information Disclosure Manager in all areas of department responsibility.
• Utilize and provide feedback for documented guidelines, processes and procedures.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid time off and paid holidays. Firm wide annual events and opportunity to work remotely.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Expertise

Required:

• This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of and experience with general office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.

Strongly preferred:

• College Degree and/ or paralegal certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of and experience with preparing and filing Information Disclosure Statements, or relevant experience related to an Intellectual Property and legal environment.
• Knowledge of and experience with IP related technologies, such as EFS Web, PAIR, US and foreign IP law databases.
• Knowledge of and experience with mainstream IP Docketing software, such as Patricia, and mainstream billing systems, such as Elite.

Other Requirements

• Service oriented individual with enthusiasm for the challenges of providing complex services in a law firm setting.
• Detailed oriented individual possessing organizational skills.
• Well rounded, approachable individual able to effectively communicate with others in a professional setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage in and provide creative problem solving.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to fully adhere to firm confidentiality standards.