Patent Law Specialist at Ecolab

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Legal, Intellectual PropertyIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of three to five years of experience as a global patent docketing specialist in a law firm or in-house corporate setting
University diploma or certification required
English fluency and experience working in primarily English-speaking roles
Experience with patent docketing systems, such as Foundation IP
Experience with document management systems, such as First to File
Experience with electronic billing and invoice management software, such as Legal Tracker
Global patent portfolio docket management experience
Extensive understanding of international patent filing and prosecution processes, including experience with USPTO, EPO, and other patent office databases
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously across multiple geographies in a high-volume setting and prioritize efficiently to meet deadlines in a professional manner
Ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality and effectively manage sensitive information

Responsibilities

Daily maintenance and overall operation of Ecolab’s electronic docketing system and patent databases, including the docketing of all incoming correspondence from global patent offices and patent counsel
Daily maintenance of patent files in electronic document management system, including entering documents and correspondence from patent offices and external patent counsel into electronic patent file wrappers
Generate docket reports detailing action items and due dates
Check daily for upcoming deadlines and due dates in the docketing system as directed by attorneys or paralegals
Communicate and coordinate with global patent counsel to ensure compliance with filing due dates
Create new matters in docketing system, document management system, and e-billing system and coordinate the opening of the new matters with in-house attorneys/paralegals and external patent counsel
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of all data entry into the document management system and the docketing system, including data entry for global patent applications, oppositions, and litigation case data
Maintain a high level of data integrity in these systems by auditing data as directed
Handle daily Patent Law Specialist tasks involving prosecution, oppositions, litigation, creating reports, and knowledge of patent laws globally for Ecolab’s patent portfolio

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Patent DocketingFoundation IPDocument Management SystemsFirst to FileLegal TrackerElectronic BillingGlobal Patent Portfolio ManagementPatent ProsecutionPatent OppositionsPatent LitigationElectronic Document Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Patent Law Specialist role?

A minimum of three to five years of experience as a global patent docketing specialist in a law firm or in-house corporate setting is required, along with experience in patent docketing systems like Foundation IP, document management systems like First to File, and global patent portfolio management.

What key skills are needed for this position?

Candidates need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks across geographies, prioritize efficiently to meet deadlines, and maintain strict confidentiality.

Is the Patent Law Specialist position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualifications make a strong candidate for this job?

A university diploma or certification, English fluency with experience in English-speaking roles, and extensive understanding of international patent processes including USPTO and EPO are essential, plus hands-on experience with specific systems like Foundation IP, First to File, and Legal Tracker.