Legal Specialist

Qualcomm

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San Diego, CA Posted 11 days ago
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TL;DR

The IP Legal Specialist, Staff role at Qualcomm in San Diego involves managing complex patent dockets and portfolios across the lifecycle to support the company’s legal obligations. This position requires a deep understanding of U.S. and international patent filing procedures, USPTO prosecution rules, and e-filing systems like Patent Center and ePCT. The specialist will draft and file patents, coordinate with foreign associates on prosecution matters, and ensure compliance with all deadlines. They must possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment. This role demands expertise in patent law and the USPTO framework, as well as the capacity to innovate best practices for maintaining high legal standards in the IP Department.

Skills

Word Excel USPTO e-filing e-PCT Patent Center Adobe Acrobat Professional Visio Docketing programs Microsoft Office PCT-Safe CI/CD Supreme Docket Management

What you'll do

  • Manages complex dockets and portfolios for patent prosecution.
  • Prepares, files, and prosecutes patents with the USPTO using ePCT.
  • Coordinates with foreign associates on international patent prosecutions.
  • Ensures compliance with all legal deadlines and requirements in patent filings.
  • Develops best practices to maintain high standards in IP Department operations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of legal experience, including 1+ year in the industry.
  • Skilled in USPTO prosecution procedures, U.S. and international patent filing rules.
  • Expertise in docket management, time management, and multi-tasking under pressure.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel, for legal tasks.
  • Knowledge of ePCT, Patent Center, and other web-based platforms for patent filings.
  • Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and external stakeholders.

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