Constructor TECH is an all-in-one platform for education and research. With expertise in machine intelligence and data science, Constructor is built to cater to the needs of schools, higher education, corporate training, alternative credentials, and professional sports, offering solutions for teaching and administration, learning and research.
From infrastructure to applications, Constructor elevates learning experiences, empowers educators, and drives research breakthroughs.
Our headquarters is situated in Switzerland. Also, we have entities in Germany, Bulgaria, Serbia, Turkey, and Singapore.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Patent Docket Management:
- Maintain and update the company's patent docketing database (Excel and IP management software) with accurate and timely information related to patent applications, office actions, billings, and related correspondence.
Document Processing and Coordination:
- Receive, review, and accurately docket incoming correspondence from legal representatives, inventors, and internal departments.
- Prepare and dispatch necessary responses and documents.
Internal Communication:
- Collaborate closely with R&D teams, the finance department, the legal department, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and up-to-date docket information.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for docket-related inquiries.
Deadline Tracking and Alerting:
- Monitor, track, and manage deadlines for drafting, patent filings, renewals, and responses to office actions.
- Provide timely alerts and reminders to responsible parties to ensure deadlines are met without delay.
Reporting and Analysis:
- Generate regular and ad-hoc reports and diagrams on patent portfolio status, upcoming deadlines, and other relevant metrics for management and internal review.
- Assist in analyzing docketing data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Training and Support:
- Provide training and support to new team members and other departments on patent docketing processes and the use of the patent database.
- Assist in developing training materials and guidelines for internal use.
Support for Patent Portfolio Management:
- Work with the IP team to support the strategic management of the company's patent portfolio.
- Assist in the preparation and organization of intellectual property assets for meetings, audits, and reviews.
Miscellaneous Administrative Support:
- Support the IP team with various administrative tasks related to drafting, patent prosecution, and portfolio management.
- Handle special projects and tasks as assigned by the IP department leadership.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in patent docketing or a related administrative role within a corporate IP department or patent law firm.
- Proficiency with patent docketing systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software and technologies.
- Understanding of patent procedures and terminologies.
- Knowledge of the patent lifecycle, from filing to maintenance.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing and updating complex databases.
- Ability to analyze and interpret patent documents and correspondence.
- Capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving to effectively manage deadlines and prioritize tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (At least C1 level).
- Written and verbal Russian proficiency will be a strong advantage.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal teams, external representatives, inventors, and various stakeholders.
- Customer service-oriented mindset with the ability to handle inquiries and provide support professionally.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Strong commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
Constructor fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or other protected characteristics. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.
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What We Do
Constructor group is a global institution dedicated to creating knowledge through science, education, and technology. Our integrated, self-sustainable ecosystem focuses on the five fundamental technology needs expected to contribute to solving the current challenges of the world: general intelligence, quantum technology, intelligent materials, hybrid reality, and life engineering.Our knowledge ecosystem combines extensive education offers covering the entire learning lifecycle from K-12 to post-graduate programs and courses for executives, highly efficient research capacities, and commercial operations for our technology breakthroughs.The Constructor ecosystem comprises Constructor University, a non-profit, research-oriented private university located in Bremen, Germany, and an institute in Schaffhausen.Several ventures market our technology innovations: Alemira and Learning focus on advanced solutions in Educational Technology, executive education, and consulting services. Rolos delivers a platform boosting research productivity and develops MI for robotics and driverless mobility. Capital and Start Garden further strengthen our ecosystem by offering funding and start-up incubation capacities.
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