Paralegal - IP Patent

Description

• Prepare and file documents including, but not limited to Notice to File Missing Parts, Foreign Signature Documents, Formal Documents, responses to Office Actions, Issue Fee Transmittals, and Information Disclosure Statements, etc.
• Manage docket and patent prosecution practice for assigned global client portfolios
• Prepare, maintain, and update reports for clients regarding status of applications and patents, as well update client dockets and sending reminders to attorneys, international counsel, and clients as needed
• Review, prepare and file multiple patent application types, including Provisional, Non-Provisional, Track 1, Design, PCT, US National Stage, Convention Filings, as well as coordinate international filing responsibility
• Perform research and compile data as requested
• Review, prepare, and file patent prosecution application and supporting documentation with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and/or WIPO, as well as manage international patent filing requests and other documents for various countries
• Review incoming correspondence from the USPTO, WIPO, and/or international associates regarding status of patent applications, including Official Filing Receipts, Publications, Notifications, Assignments, Notice of Allowances/Acceptances, and Letters Patent documents. Ensure accuracy of contained information and when necessary, prepare and file necessary documents to correct errors
• Effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects, including preparation and maintenance of internal docket reports, charts, and meeting agendas
• Review, prepare, monitor and update IDS charts and/or client portfolio spreadsheets as needed
• Responsible for case and file management, including uploading communications and documents to docketing and DMS systems, as well as maintaining and updating files and client portals and attending any status meetings

Requirements

• Proficient in filing with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and ePCT
• Proficient in understanding IP docket and deadlines and maintaining Secondary Docket
• Paralegal Certificate
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Docketing knowledge and experience, with CPi software experience preferred
• Knowledge of USPTO, PCT, and international patent rules and procedures
• 7+ years IP experience, supporting high-volume Hard Science portfolios
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe)
• Exceptional verbal and written skills with clients, internal and external counsel, USPTO personnel and vendors, as well as administrative and management skills to coordinate project management and handle substantive tasks for multiple, high-tech IP cases and/or portfolio

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance