Patent Operations Specialist

Manage a docket of patent cases and invention disclosures in various business unit (BU) portfolios, including associated records in the Anaqua docketing system Keep track of deadlines and ensure law firm compliance with Applied's filing prosecution and docketing guidelines Support the process for invention disclosure submission, patent application preparation and prosecution, while driving best practices and procedures Coordinate with inventors, BU counsel and outside counsel in preparing and filing patent applications and responses to office actions Instruct U.S. applications, PCT national phase, Convention and non-Convention applications, and forward and coordinate correspondence between BU counsel and outside counsel Generate periodic and ad-hoc reports regarding Applied's IP portfolio using Anaqua, Tableau and data analytics tools Support BU counsel with preparation and management of patent committee meetings, annuities, and invoice review Provide procedural guidance to law firms and managing guideline documentation Bachelors' degree (Engineering or Science degree preferred); paralegal certificate a plus Experience with managing patent workflows Working knowledge of U.S. and international (Asia and EP regions included), patent procedures, rules, and deadlines Patent research skills - including effective working knowledge of online research tools, patent office websites and databases, such as PAIR and Espacenet Prior working experience in multinational law firms or in-house IP departments of multinational companies a plus Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and DocuSign Strong experience with Anaqua Experience with project management, data visualization and data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau) Experience with TyMetrix a plus Fluent in English having excellent verbal and written communication skills, including collaborating with internal and external stakeholders Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Excellent level of attention to detail Strong analytical skills Understanding of data science and machine learning as applied to IP Independent and diligent work ethic Self-starter and fast learner Flexibility to engage with other IP and LCO projects and collaborations Ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment Willingness to exercise judgement and identify solutions to problems Adaptable, open-minded, and intellectually curious Demonstrates integrity and honesty in all matters