Intellectual Property Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a nationally based law firm in search of an Intellectual Property Paralegal with 3+ years’ experience. The position will support the local Intellectual Property Practice Group. This nationally recognized law firm offers exceptional benefits and collaborative culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Preparing USPTO forms, performing searches for and gathering foreign references and non-patent literature documents
• 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 applications 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
• Obtain authentication documents (i.e., certified copies) as necessary for filing
• Arrange necessary translations

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years’ IP Experience
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Efficiently prioritizes their work
• Knows when to be self-directed and when to ask for direction
• Works both independently and as part of a team
• Dependable and reliable
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal
• Maintains effective communication with colleagues
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Pay Based on Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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