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P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges.

The role of the North America Patent Administrative Specialist includes a variety of duties, including:

• Preparing response templates for responses to Office Actions before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and assisting with foreign patent Office Action responses
• Preparing U.S. patent applications and documents associated with patent applications (e.g., inventor declarations, assignments, transmittals, powers of attorney, and application data sheets)
• Working with clients and international filers to prepare and secure necessary paperwork
• Preparing and providing docket reports in Memotech to supported attorneys on a weekly basis
• Uploading necessary documents to various systems
• Filing expense reports, assisting with vendor/invoice management, and/or assisting with budget management for supported attorneys as needed
• Timely filing all required documents with USPTO and investigating issues as needed
• Miscellaneous projects and administrative tasks (e.g., scheduling meetings) for supported attorneys as needed.

The role requires flexibility, superior communication skills, attention to detail, and organization skills. At any one time, the North America Patent Administrative Specialist may have dozens of varied tasks in a number of cases with different attorneys and different inventors that need to be done. The ability to prioritize and keep track of completed tasks as well as tasks that need to be completed is essential.

Relocation assistance not included

Job Qualifications

Education:

• Have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education, however, a two or four-year college degree or equivalent administrative experience is helpful.

Requirements (skills/experiences) for the role:

• 1-10+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in learning new systems for filing of necessary documents, document management, expense reporting, etc.
• Ability to balance and organize multiple competing priorities and accurately manage significant amounts of data and deadlines on a regular basis
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Teams
• Prior experience with the USPTO and/or patents and/or a legal environment
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and managers to meet business needs
• Ability to work independently

Just So You Know:

All will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.

Starting Pay / Salary Range: $66,800 - $92,700

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skills, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE.

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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