IP Patent Paralegal - Chemical Science

Description

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Effectively set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects, including preparation and maintenance of internal docket reports, charts, meeting agendas.
• 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.
• 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.
• Review, prepare, monitor and update IDS charts and/or client portfolio spreadsheets as needed.
• Perform research and compile data as requested.
• 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.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe).
• Knowledge of USPTO, PCT, and international patent rules and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• 5+ years IP experience, supporting pharmaceutical portfolios and university clients.
• Knowledge of Chemical Formulas and Sequence Listing.
• Paralegal Certificate
• Proficient in filing with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and ePCT.
• Proficient in understanding IP docket and deadlines and maintaining Secondary Docket.
• 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 portfolios.
• Docketing knowledge and experience, with CPi software experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance