IP Patent Paralegal

IP Patent Paralegal - Hybrid / Remote
A top-rated Law Firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Patent Paralegal/Specialist to provide legal support on a variety of tasks focused onpatent matters including gathering of preliminary technical information forpatent assessment monitoring deadlines for various domestic and foreign patent activities and handling routine activities in connection with the maintenance and protection of domestic and foreign patents. The person will also assist with the docketing of U.S. and foreignpatent matters including patents license agreements and related contested matters.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates domestic and international filings with the USPTO and foreign law offices and/or other foreign entities.
• Maintains docket system of due dates for actions including responses renewals oppositions Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) requirements and payment of patent annuities in foreign countries.
• Prepares and files various documents with the USPTO or foreign counsel.
• Prepares and records assignments.
• Prepares correspondence to clients.
• Prepares status summary reports for attorneys and clients.
• Reviews and takes action on correspondence received from foreign associates.
• Obtains legalization and certifications.
• Researches and compiles information pertaining to national and internationalpatent rights including searches of USPTO records industry databases and general legal research.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and Paralegal certification preferred.
• Two or more years of patent experience required.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with U.S. and foreign patent work (prosecution maintenance and renewals).
• Strong computer literacy including proficiency in Word Excel and the ability to work with Innovation PATTSY Lexis/Nexis and other research databases.
• Must be a problem solver willing to work and think with independence handle confidential information with discretion and accept responsibility for producing work that is consistently complete and accurate.
• Exceptional organizational skills highly versatile and adaptable and able to multitask in a pressured environment.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work and work through projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent work ethic and a commitment to professionalism.
• Willingness to learn and use new research materials and practice tools.

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