Foreign Patent Paralegal

Full job description

The company is seeking a Foreign Patent Prosecution Paralegal with at least 5 years of foreign filing experience in all aspects of PCT and foreign patent prosecution applications, including filing, formalities, annuities, researching and reporting, cost estimating, and maintenance of a docket. Successful candidates must have knowledge of PCT and foreign patent rules and procedures; excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills; and detail oriented. Bachelor’s degree preferred. This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed. The company offers a hybrid work environment, excellent benefits and competitive salaries. This is an in-office position and it will be located in the Washington, DC office.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage foreign patent applications for clients with attorney supervision;
• Prepare correspondence related to foreign patent applications to clients and Foreign associates;
• Prepare conversion deadline letters to client and prepare cost estimates;
• Prepare PCT International Applications and process PCT Forms from WIPO and report to clients;
• Prepare National Applications and PCT National Phase applications for forwarding to Foreign Associates, monitor applications and report to clients;
• Prepare formality documents and obtain legalized documents for filing in foreign Patent Offices;
• Process Letters Patent documents and report to clients; and
• Work with annuity service to pay client patent renewal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41.00 - $54.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program