IP Assistant

Barnes & Thornburg
Indianapolis
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Communication","Organization","Teamwork","Grammar","Proofreading"]

Support the Intellectual Property (IP) team by performing docketing, file maintenance, and document preparation for U.S., PCT, and foreign patent applications. The role requires strong attention to detail, understanding of patent prosecution deadlines, and effective communication with attorneys and staff to manage daily docketing and filing responsibilities.

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IP Assistant

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Job Summary

Support the Intellectual Property (IP) team by performing docketing, file maintenance, and document preparation for U.S., PCT, and foreign patent applications. The role requires strong attention to detail, understanding of patent prosecution deadlines, and effective communication with attorneys and staff to manage daily docketing and filing responsibilities.
Location: Indianapolis
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Reviews incoming mail for assigned attorney(s) and drafts appropriate correspondence and documents in response.
  • •Reviews and maintains weekly docket; coordinates with attorneys regarding deadlines.
  • •Prepares documents, instruction letters and filings of all PCT and direct-filed foreign applications.
  • •Coordinates execution and legalization of U.S. and foreign formal documents, as required.
  • •Prepares U.S. and foreign reporting and reminder letters.

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • •Minimum two years’ experience as a Patent Legal Assistant
  • •Strong understanding of patent prosecution process and associated correspondence and deadlines.
  • •Exceptional attention to detail with good analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • •Ability to understand and maintain a daily docket.
Experience:2+ yearsIntellectual propertyPatent prosecution
Education:High School
Skills:CommunicationOrganizationTeamworkGrammarProofreading
Tech Stack:WordExcelOutlookIManageCPi

Company Brief

Barnes & Thornburg
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is a national full-service law firm providing corporate, litigation, IP, labor, real estate, and regulatory legal services from 23 U.S. offices, serving clients across industries.
Industry: Legal Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Indianapolis, United States
Founded: 1982
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