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LHH

Assistant IP Administrator

LHH, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646

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LHH is seeking an

Assistant IP Administrator

to support a growing national intellectual property practice group in our clients office in Tampa. This is an on-site position (Monday–Friday, 7.5 hours per day) and is not remote.

Key Responsibilities

Docket incoming and outgoing papers and maintain/update IP docketing system.

Correspond with clients and prepare reporting letters.

Instruct and correspond with international counsel for IP filings.

Generate IP status, attorney docket, and other reports as needed.

Manage patent, trademark, and copyright portfolio deadlines.

Prepare application and maintenance filings with USPTO and Copyright Office.

Draft IP assignment, power of attorney, and chain-of-title documents.

Draft patent, trademark, and copyright formalities documents.

Conduct preliminary trademark clearance searches and review comprehensive search reports.

Draft initial office action responses.

Perform IP due diligence, chain-of-title, and ownership searches.

Investigate specimens of use for trademark filings.

Collaborate with attorneys and legal administrative assistants to manage IP deadlines.

Provide advanced administrative support to the firm-wide IP Administrator.

Investigate infringement and draft cease-and-desist letters for attorney review.

Support IP dispute proceedings before USPTO (TTAB/PTAB) and U.S. federal courts.

High school diploma required; associate or undergraduate degree preferred.

Previous experience in an IP role within a law firm or corporate legal department managing an IP docket and familiarity with IP prosecution filings.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Knowledge of U.S. patent, trademark, and copyright laws and procedures preferred.

Familiarity with international IP laws and procedures (e.g., PCT, Madrid Protocol) preferred.

Familiarity with IP litigation procedures and domain name registration/maintenance a plus.

Experience with IP software tools (search tools, docketing software, domain registration systems) a plus.

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