IP Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented IP specialist. Responsible for communicating with the business, outside counsel, and our in-house legal team regarding upcoming U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and U.S. Copyright Office deadlines, trademark search requests and trademark search results, and trademark and patent filings around the globe.

Core Responsibilities

• Reviewing client dockets for upcoming deadlines, notifying the business of upcoming deadlines and requirements, and following up with them as needed;
• Communicating with outside counsel to provide instructions for filing and prosecuting trademark applications and addressing outside counsel’s requests for powers of attorneys and other filing information;
• Assisting in trademark clearance searches, including (1) managing the intake of trademark search requests; (2) conducting preliminary searches in the USPTO and Saegis databases; and (3) communicating with inhouse and outside counsel regarding the search results.
• Assist attorneys engaged in preparation and filing of patent applications, including: (1) maintaining a patent docket system by entering new matters and running an electronic updating system; (2) handling patent annuity and maintenance payment system and service; and (3) reviewing and processing correspondence from outside law firms related to filing and prosecution of patent applications.
• Prepare patent-related reports, including patent docket queries, statistics for periodic reports and presentations, data related to patent application filings, etc.
• Maintaining and organizing electronic patent and trademark files.
• Working with counsel to create draft identifications of goods/services, obtaining information from the business
• Preparing form agreements, memos, and filings related to intellectual property
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of intellectual property experience, including using an IP practice management system in a law firm or IP corporate legal department setting and experience with monitoring patent and trademark dockets.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

Deadline Management; Patent Management; Copyright Law; Detail-Oriented; Trademarks

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years +, 5-7 Years, 2-5 Years, 0-2 Years, 15 Years +, 7-10 Years