Intellectual Property Paralegal
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Dentons Cohen & Grigsby
Pittsburgh, PA
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Summary
Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist the Intellectual Property department by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Prepare, format and file domestic, patent and trademark applications and related prosecution documents (including Assignments, Declarations, Powers of Attorney, IDS’s, Responses to Office Actions and, Issue Fee Transmittals, Terminal Disclaimers)
• Coordinate patent and trademark filings outside the U.S.
• Review and process incoming correspondence from outside counsel, foreign associates, USPTO and WIPO
• Monitor prosecution of non-U.S. patent application s and identify prior art for citation in the counterpart U.S. patent application
• Prepare prior art identification and citation (including the preparation of information disclosure statements)
• Track and perfect chain of title in U.S. Patents and Trademarks
• Prepare status reports for individual client portfolios
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of IP rules and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Sound judgment and ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information
• Obtain authentication documents (i.e., certified copies) as necessary for filing
• Arranging necessary translations
• Proficient with IP docketing systems and IP search platforms as well as utilize internet-based research sources such as WIPO, Espace, U.S. Copyright Office
• Experience with Computer Packages, Inc. (CPI) and Corsearch a plus but not required
• Litigation experience a plus but not required
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty . The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree.
- State-approved accredited paralegal certification.
· IP experience
· Detail-oriented and organized
· Efficiently prioritizes their work
· Maintains effective communication with colleagues
· Proficient with technology and Internet research tools
· Knows when to be self-directed and when to ask for direction
· Works both independently and as part a team
· Dependable and reliable
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Employment type
Full-time
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