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Verified Pay check_circle $60000 - $70000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Greenville, South Carolina

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Job Description
The Opportunity: Patent Paralegal
Email resumes to: Hayley.Christina@capstonesp.com
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Patent Paralegal to join the legal team of a prestigious South Carolina law firm recognized for its excellence, integrity, and long-standing success. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside top-tier attorneys in a dynamic intellectual property practice, supporting both domestic and international IP matters.
Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare, file, and manage U.S. and international trademark, patent, and copyright applications, as well as assignments with the USPTO, foreign IP offices, and Secretary of State.
  • Track and manage critical IP deadlines using docketing systems, ensuring timely compliance with filing requirements.
  • Conduct IP searches, analyze findings, and compile summary reports for attorneys and clients.
  • Draft assignments, licensing agreements, and various other IP-related documents.
  • Collaborate with foreign counsel and government agencies to coordinate international filings and compliance.
  • Assist in IP enforcement matters, including preparing cease-and-desist letters and monitoring potential infringements.
  • Organize supporting materials and documentation for litigation, disputes, and USPTO proceedings.
  • Perform e-filing with the U.S. District Court (USDC), SC State Court, and the SC Secretary of State.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum of 3 years of IP paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. and international IP laws and procedures.
  • Exceptional research and writing skills and experience with IP Docketing software.
  • Proficiency in tools including USPTO e-filing systems, TSDR, WIPO, Adobe, Google Patents, Microsoft Office Suite, and Excel.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively in a high-volume IP practice.

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Posting ID: 1252114843 Posted: 2026-06-17 Job Title: Patent Paralegal