Patent Paralegal

We are currently seeking patent paralegals to join our bench of fully vetted candidates working temporary secondments for our top F100 clients on a remote basis.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare review and electronically file U.S. patent applications responses and other documents with the USPTO.
• Assemble and manage complete submission packages for filing including formal drawings assignments declarations and information disclosure statements (IDS).
• Work closely with patent attorneys agents and inventors to track deadlines maintain dockets and ensure timely responses to USPTO communications.
• Maintain accurate records within internal IP portfolio management platforms (e.g. Anaqua CPI or similar systems).
• Collaborate with international counsel on foreign filings extensions and patent family management.
• Ensure all filings meet USPTO formalities and adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline patent prosecution workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 7 years of experience supporting patent prosecution in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong knowledge of USPTO filing procedures forms and PAIR systems.
• Proficiency with IP docketing and management tools (e.g. FoundationIP Anaqua Pattsy or similar).
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication organization and collaboration skills.
• Open to working in an engagement-based role seconded to clients on a temporary basis for approximately 6 months at a time

Compensation Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $80000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber on-demand legal talent. Covering North America the UK Europe and APAC we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of todays business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity inclusion and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ Equality earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axioms legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer:Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color nationality national or ethnic origin religious creed or belief political opinion sex gender reassignment pregnancy or maternity age disability alienage or citizenship status marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status genetic predisposition or carrier status sexual orientation military service or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form please contact us at and include Applicant Accommodation in the subject line.

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