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Are you an IP Administrator?     Do you have law firm experience?    Would you like to work with one of the top law firms in the US?    If so, R &W Group has a fantastic new opportunity!    One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a Senior Manager of IP Administration in DC.  In this role, you would oversee the firmwide IP Prosecution (Patent and Trademark) practice. 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the Docketing, Patent Agent, Patent Law Clerk, and IP administrative staff.
• Provides creative solutions and efficient legal processes by developing and implementing best practices and procedures.
• Delegates ‎‎responsibilities, evaluate activities, and prepare performance ‎appraisals and professional development plans.
• Oversees the management of the firm's foreign and domestic IP Prosecution dockets, including patents, trademarks and copyrights.
• Monitors and advises attorneys regarding IP law updates and trends in foreign and domestic jurisdictions.
• Acts as an IP liaison with internal departments and manages relationships with third-party agencies and relevant organizations.
• Coordinates and monitors IP Administration staff training and development.
• Supervises and handles complex and specialized IP projects for attorneys.
• Reviews and manages departmental budget and related expenses.
• Manages the case and client intake and file transfer processes.
• Performs general prosecution support functions.
• Oversees the IP records file room.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.  
• Minimum of eight years previous relevant IP experience and three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic intellectual property resources, the USPTO website, and IP docketing systems such as Inprotech.  Familiarity with SAEGIS and Coresearch.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Ability to handle a number of responsibilities simultaneously. 
• Strong team player skills. 
• Flexibility to work additional hours and travel, as necessary.

 
The anticipated base salary for this position is $154,000 to $192,500, depending upon experience.  Solid benefits including health insurance.    Fantastic team.   Apply online or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.     The office is Metro accessible.  

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