What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Filing & Prosecution Specialist position at NOKIA?
As part of the Filing & Prosecution Administration team, we provide patent administrative support to Nokia's Patenting organization in building and managing the global patent portfolio. Specifically the team is responsible for setting and following filing and prosecution policies based on legal requirements, establishing best practices, performing in-house filing, interfacing with external associates to provide filing globally, handling incoming & outgoing IPR correspondence, docketing & task creation using online tools, ensuring data entry quality and accuracy, tracking deadlines, managing other administrative requirements, and working closely with in-house patent practitioners.
We are looking for a Patent Filing & Prosecution Specialist to join our team.
As part of the team, you will:
- Support practitioners in the filing and prosecution of US, PCT, and foreign patent applications
- Create and maintain accurate records and docketing in patent database
- Prepare official correspondence including, but not limited to, application data sheets, declarations, powers of attorney, IDSs, responses to office actions, amendments, issue fee payments and extensions
- Perform hands-on filing, docketing, and reporting
- Track deadlines and provide reminders to practitioners
- Proactively manages patent prosecution docket, ensuring all deadlines are met in a timely manner
Location: The candidate should be located in Dallas, Texas.
You have:
- Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate
- At least 3 years U.S. patent filing and prosecution experience at a law firm.
- In-depth knowledge of patent prosecution rules and procedures
- Exceptional attention to detail and deadlines
- Professional, self-disciplined, efficient, and capable of working independently
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, time management skills, and interpersonal skills
- Ideal candidates must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Team player
It would be nice if you also have:
- Experience in filing PCT applications directly with IB using ePCT and/or PCT with the US as receiving office is a plus
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What we offer
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.
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- One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
- Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
- Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.
Additional Information
US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:
- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
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