Intellectual Property Administrator!

Are you an IP Administrator? Do you have law firm experience? Would you like to work with one of the top law firms in the US? If so, R &W Group has a fantastic new opportunity! One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a Senior Manager of IP Administration in DC.  In this role, you would oversee the firmwide IP Prosecution (Patent and Trademark) practice.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the Docketing, Patent Agent, Patent Law Clerk, and IP administrative staff.

• Provides creative solutions and efficient legal processes by developing and implementing best practices and procedures.

• Delegates ‎‎responsibilities, evaluate activities, and prepare performance ‎appraisals and professional development plans.

• Oversees the management of the firm's foreign and domestic IP Prosecution dockets, including patents, trademarks and copyrights.

• Monitors and advises attorneys regarding IP law updates and trends in foreign and domestic jurisdictions.

• Acts as an IP liaison with internal departments and manages relationships with third-party agencies and relevant organizations.

• Coordinates and monitors IP Administration staff training and development.

• Supervises and handles complex and specialized IP projects for attorneys.

• Reviews and manages departmental budget and related expenses.

• Manages the case and client intake and file transfer processes.

• Performs general prosecution support functions.

• Oversees the IP records file room.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.  

• Minimum of eight years previous relevant IP experience and three years of supervisory experience.

• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic intellectual property resources, the USPTO website, and IP docketing systems such as Inprotech.  Familiarity with SAEGIS and Coresearch.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbally and written.

• Ability to handle a number of responsibilities simultaneously. 

• Strong team player skills. 

• Flexibility to work additional hours and travel, as necessary.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $154,000 to $192,500, depending upon experience. Solid benefits including health insurance. Fantastic team. Click here to apply online or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.  The office is Metro accessible.