Patent Proofreading Quality Analyst (04CPPQA1025)

Patent proofreading is a process which ensures identification & correction of errors as well as precision of the details which affect the enforceability of patents. This process is used by both corporate and law firm customers as an indispensable step either before grant of patent via a pre-issuance review or post grant of a patent.

The Patent Proofreader provides the report on identified errors according to established policies and procedures, performs all functions relating to review of files, and exercises discretion and confidentiality as per service level agreement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Quality Check of the proofread US Issued Patents and US Patent Applications, COC prepared, PTA and Expiry Calculation done by associates.
• Hands on knowledge on how to review US Patent for identifying errors in grammar, punctuation, antecedents, scientific terms, complex structures, numerical tables, mathematical formula, consistency of terms, amendments incorporation, critical bibliographic details etc. made by US Patent Office and Applicant of the patent application.
• Adherence of QC Checklist and the Standard Operating Procedure for Proofreading.
• Report out cases to client after quality check and correction of errors identified.
• Resolve critical and exceptional queries raised by team members.
• Impart process training and buddy up with new joiners when required.
• Maintains the accuracy and integrity of all data and information handled.

Qualification for the position:

Education

The position requires a Bachelor s or Master s degree in Science or English subject.

Experience

The position requires a

• Minimum 3 years of work experience as a Patent Proofreader
• Minimum 1 year as a Quality Analyst for Patent Proofreading
• Excellent knowledge of US Patent Prosecution Life Cycle

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to share constructive feedback and guidance on the quality issues to the process associate.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge or guidance, analyse and interpret data from several sources, and solve problems by applying precedent or extrapolating from previous experience.
• Working knowledge of MS suite, particularly related to the use of Outlook features, Word, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of some of the PDF Editors like Adobe Acrobat, Nuance or Nitor.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions in the English language, including excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements, while maintaining an extremely high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and analytical bent of mind.
• Patience and perseverance to learn the subject matter and skill in use.
• Flexibility to work beyond hours and willingness to travel, if required by the company