Volunteer Attorney - Copyright (Video Game for Kids)

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Thank you for considering us for your volunteer opportunity. To apply, please complete this form in its entirety and complete all of the required steps outlined in the document: https://form.jotform.com/tamaracdaniels/champions

If you have questions, please send us an email at ask@rebeccaeverlene.org.

We have three projects that we could use some assistance with.

Priority: This project entails a location-based video game to prevent kidnapping.

Project 2: Entails an interactive medical platform for students and musical raps to help kids learn about anatomy and the medical profession.

Project 3: Entails assistance with filing documents for our College ASPECTS project.

Benefits:

Make a substantial impact on kids who need these applications to provide them with access to knowledge and information that wouldn't otherwise be available to them. Our work saves lives and will be something that you will thoroughly enjoy.

We need someone who can assist us with filing the required forms immediately.

Perks:

Create your own schedule
Meet other people who are passionate about kids

Requirements for the position:

Outstanding written and verbal communications skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to function well in a multi-disciplinary team environment

Proficient use of spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) programs, manipulation of data and reporting (graphs, tables, etc) from these programs

Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment to resolve complex problems

Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and attention to detail

Ability to learn new systems quickly

Preferred Skills:

Strong knowledge of USPTO rules, including the MPEP and the AIA a plus

Experience managing a large, complex patent docket and legal matters globally a plus

Familiarity with First to File (FTF), Computer Packages Inc. (CPI) docketing software and/or other patent docketing programs a plus

Proficient use of PatBase and other patent searching databases a plus

Experience docketing U.S., PCT, and foreign deadlines for patent matters a plus

Experience reviewing, managing and submitting documents to the USPTO, WIPO, and patent offices around the world a plus

Experience with template agreements and document management of agreements a plus

Responsibilities:

The IP Specialist will assist the RET management team in ensuring consistent practices are followed within the team and across internal clients

Create an IP legal budget and build standard of operating procedures and best practice guidance documents

Generate requested reports by team members to further support ongoing team operations

Review and submit documents to the USPTO, WIPO and/or other patent offices.

Prepare templates for USPTO Office Action responses and related USPTO forms for attorney review

Send/receive correspondence from outside counsel

Prepare template agreements

Manage executed agreements

Develop and implement patent/copyright portfolio management processes

Create relationships with clients, attorneys, and team members to be a proactive partner and drive engagement