Patent Paralegal

Enterprise Talents Solutions is seeking a tenured Patent Paralegal to support the Intellectual Property group for an AMLAW 200 client. The paralegal will be responsible for providing paralegal/administrative support to the Intellectual Property (IP) Group under the direct supervision of the Manager of Intellectual Property Prosecution.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare client correspondence to include but not limited to reporting filings, U.S. and foreign office actions and status of applications and patents.
• Assist with all aspects of U.S., PCT and foreign patent prosecution to include preparation of patent applications, formality documents (assignments, PoA, declarations), IDS and various U.S. and foreign responses.
• Review and maintain a daily docket for deadlines; understand docket, deadlines and action needed on each file.
• Keep attorneys apprised of deadlines; interpret and understand the rules of the USPTO, PCT and other international patent offices, relating to IP prosecution.
• Assist with IP due diligence projects, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with US and international patent law.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and follow instructions.
• Ability to work under pressure while producing a high volume of work.
• Willingness and ability to accept changing assignments and priorities.
• Ability to draft, proofread and edit (e.g., punctuation, grammar, spelling) routine memoranda and correspondence.
• Ability to identify and analyze complex issues.
• Strong PC knowledge in order to utilize various online electronic filings with government agencies and to maintain worksheets for clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word); strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Proficient with using and/or understanding docketing software.
• Maintain accurate information in the Firm’s various software applications associated with IP.

Requirements:

• Minimum five years’ paralegal/administrative experience IP Patent Prosecution
• Paralegal certificate a plus
• Experience in on-line IP database searching
• E-filing experience
• USPTO, PCT
• Experience with foundation IP is a plus