Job Title: Patent Project Manager
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Patent Project Manager to oversee and manage patent filing requests. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with clients, translators, and internal teams to ensure that all requests are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.
This is a full-time remote position requiring proficiency in English (spoken and written) as you will be working with English-speaking teammates and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare all documents required for EP, PCT, and foreign applications.
* Proactively initiate responses to official communications and notifications.
* Coordinate filings of EP/international and foreign patent applications and related correspondence from filing to issuance of grant.
* Monitor assigned cases and proactively ensure timely completion of related deadlines.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
* 1-2 years of experience as a patent paralegal in a law firm or corporate setting.
* Experience working with EP, PCT, and foreign applications.
* Strong organizational, leadership, and management abilities.
* Significant experience managing complex projects.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* SUCCESSFUL TRACK RECORD OF COLLABORATION WITH DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Strong experience implementing translation tools into existing workflows.
* Comfort working with CAT tools (memoQ fluency a plus) and various Machine Translation engines.
* Able to define processes and standards for translation and quality assurance.
* Skilled at training internal and external users in MTPE & TM workflows.
* Skilled at vendor recruitment and negotiations.