Boeing

PatentAdministrator

$97–140k Tukwila, Washington, United States; Seal Beach, California, United States; Hazelwood, Missouri, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Patent Administrator at Boeing. Skills: Patent administration, Intellectual property, Docketing. Coordinate patent application filing. Coordinate patent prosecution”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Conflict of Interest assessment, US Person required, 3 days onsite

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years patent docketing, US and foreign patent prosecution, IP management system experience, Microsoft Office experience, Collaborating and working across teams

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree or higher, Interpersonal skills, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent oral communication skills, Managing multiple tasks simultaneously, Work independently and efficiently, Prior paralegal experience, Project management skills

What You'll Do.

Coordinate patent application filing

Coordinate patent prosecution

Prepare invention disclosure packages

Provide formal documents

Maintain electronic files

Review docket activity

Supervise case progress

Ensure compliance with Patent Office

Identify emerging issues

Support IP Professionals

Conduct routine meetings

Plan upcoming filings

Review correspondence

Determine inventor eligibility

Build teaming relationships

Identify process changes

Evaluate process changes

Implement process changes

Maintain knowledge of patent rules

Maintain knowledge of regulations

Support additional BIP projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Outside counsel; Third-party vendors; Internal cross-functional teams; Boeing's IP team members

Communication Scope

Written communication; Oral communication

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

Patent Administrator **Company:** The Boeing Company Boeing is seeking a **Patent Administrator** to support implementation of strategic goals for protecting intellectual property. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to analyze complex patent information and docketing issues while working independently on projects. This position reports to the IP Director, Military & Space, Boeing Intellectual Property (“BIP”) and may receive specific direction from the team’s IP Professionals. This position is available in one of the following locations: Tukwila, WA; Seal Beach, CA; or Hazelwood, MO. **Position Responsibilities:** * Coordinate patent application filing and prosecution with outside counsel, including by preparing and providing new invention disclosure packages and formal documents * Accurately docket and handle all data related to the worldwide patent portfolio, including detailed maintenance of organized electronic files * Regularly review docket activity to supervise case progress, ensure compliance with Patent Office requirements, and identify emerging issues * Support IP Professionals with all administrative aspects of patent portfolio management (e.g., conduct weekly routine meetings to plan upcoming filings and review deadlines) * Draft and review correspondence with Patent Offices and outside counsel * Determine inventor eligibility for internal incentive awards * Partner and build strong teaming relationships with outside counsel, third-party vendors, internal cross-functional teams, and Boeing's IP team members at all levels * Conduct research in Patent Center, PAIR, European Patent Register (EPO), and other patent- and IP-related databases * Assist in identifying, evaluating, and implementing internal process changes and supporting BIP projects as needed * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of patent rules and regulations * Supporting additional BIP projects and responsibilities as opportunities become available, including first line review of IP

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