Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
Principle Director of Patent Operations
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
A nationally recognized AM Law 200 firm with 500+ attorneys providing comprehensive legal services to innovative companies from startups to global enterprises.
Role This individual will partner closely with the firm’s patent attorneys, practice group leaders, and C-suite to design, implement, and continuously improve high-volume, high-quality patent prosecution and portfolio management operations. The role combines strategic oversight, process optimization, technology leadership, and people management in a fast-paced, client-service-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end patent prosecution support for U.S. and foreign filings (docketing, formalities, IDS management, annuity payments, assignment recordation, portfolio reporting).
Lead a team of paralegals, docketing specialists, formalities clerks, and annuity coordinators across multiple offices/time zones.
Drive adoption and maximization of IP management systems (Anaqua, IPfolio, Lecorpio, FoundationIP, Pattsy Wave, etc.) and related tools (e.g., AppColl, ClaimMaster, USPTO Patent Center integrations).
Partner with billing and finance teams on patent-related cost recovery, client-specific outside counsel guidelines, and e‑billing compliance.
Design and deliver training programs for new attorneys, lateral hires, and staff on patent rules, best practices, and firm systems.
Qualifications
Paralegal certificate, Registered Patent Agent, or JD strongly preferred.
8+ years of progressive patent prosecution and operations experience in a large law firm or sophisticated in‑house patent department.
At least 4 years in a people‑management or team‑lead role overseeing docketing, formalities, and/or annuity functions.
Proven track record of implementing or migrating major IP management systems.
Base Salary: $175-250k+, commensurate with experience.
Additional Compensation: Annual performance‑based bonus.
Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match program, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and professional development/career growth programs.
How to Apply Please send me your resume to cm@libertyjobs.com Please add me on LinkedIn! I look forward to working with you! Chris McFarland Liberty Personnel Services
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Role This individual will partner closely with the firm’s patent attorneys, practice group leaders, and C-suite to design, implement, and continuously improve high-volume, high-quality patent prosecution and portfolio management operations. The role combines strategic oversight, process optimization, technology leadership, and people management in a fast-paced, client-service-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end patent prosecution support for U.S. and foreign filings (docketing, formalities, IDS management, annuity payments, assignment recordation, portfolio reporting).
Lead a team of paralegals, docketing specialists, formalities clerks, and annuity coordinators across multiple offices/time zones.
Drive adoption and maximization of IP management systems (Anaqua, IPfolio, Lecorpio, FoundationIP, Pattsy Wave, etc.) and related tools (e.g., AppColl, ClaimMaster, USPTO Patent Center integrations).
Partner with billing and finance teams on patent-related cost recovery, client-specific outside counsel guidelines, and e‑billing compliance.
Design and deliver training programs for new attorneys, lateral hires, and staff on patent rules, best practices, and firm systems.
Qualifications
Paralegal certificate, Registered Patent Agent, or JD strongly preferred.
8+ years of progressive patent prosecution and operations experience in a large law firm or sophisticated in‑house patent department.
At least 4 years in a people‑management or team‑lead role overseeing docketing, formalities, and/or annuity functions.
Proven track record of implementing or migrating major IP management systems.
Base Salary: $175-250k+, commensurate with experience.
Additional Compensation: Annual performance‑based bonus.
Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match program, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and professional development/career growth programs.
How to Apply Please send me your resume to cm@libertyjobs.com Please add me on LinkedIn! I look forward to working with you! Chris McFarland Liberty Personnel Services
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