But seeing more listings that expect one admin to handle patent filings, copyright registrations, and trademark renewals — sometimes “file a PCT via Patent Center and a copyright claim in eCO” the same day. As an IP secretary, that worries me for quality and compliance because creative works and patent prosecutions run on very different statutes and deadlines; how are your teams protecting docket integrity and client rights when roles get blended? Two interviews this week asked for CPA Global plus eCO experience in one seat, and I’m debating whether to push back.
how are your teams protecting docket integrity and client rights when roles get blended? Split them — patent dates in a separate CPA Global silo owned by a reg’d paralegal; copyrights/trademarks with me, plus dual sign‑off on PCT formalities and a 3pm 10‑minute sweep — low overhead, zero misses.
Short answer from my side: I’m seeing the same pattern — one concrete thing that helped was writing down the exact handoff and timebox it to 15–20 min. Does that match what you’re running into?
I’ve landed two remote litigation-secretary interviews by putting “multi-state e-filing (PACER/One Legal) + 80 wpm dictation” in the top lines of my resume; “apply promptly” is real — these jobs ripen and disappear like avocados. Small caveat: a lot of ‘remote’ listings still expect hybrid or strict EST hours. Anyone seeing truly flexible time zones?