Patent Paralegal
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$70000 - $110000 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Watertown, MA 02472 Watertown, Massachusetts open_in_new |
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Job Description
Job Description
Join the "Best and the Brightest" by coming to this highly-awarded law firm, known for its IP Capabilities and International Practices!
The Opportunity:
Are you ready to join a dynamic team where your skills in patent law can truly shine? We are on the lookout for a passionate and detail-oriented Intellectual Property Patent Paralegal/Specialist to support our innovative legal team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Job Description:
- Global Coordination: Manage domestic and international filings with the USPTO and foreign law offices, ensuring seamless operations across borders.
- Docket Management: Maintain an organized docket system, tracking due dates for actions such as responses, renewals, oppositions, PCT requirements, and payment of patent annuities globally.
- Document Preparation: Prepare and file essential documents with the USPTO and foreign counsel, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Assignment Management: Handle the preparation and recording of patent assignments with precision.
- Client Communication: Draft and send correspondence to clients, providing clear and timely updates.
- Reporting: Generate comprehensive status summary reports for attorneys and clients, keeping everyone informed and on track.
- Foreign Correspondence: Review and take action on correspondence received from foreign associates, maintaining effective communication channels.
- Legalization & Certification: Obtain necessary legalizations and certifications efficiently.
- Research Excellence: Conduct thorough research and compile information on national and international patent rights, utilizing USPTO records, industry databases, and other legal resources.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; Paralegal certification is a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of two years of patent experience required.
- Expertise: Familiarity with U.S. and foreign patent work, including prosecution, maintenance, and renewals.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Word, Excel, and capable of working with databases like Innovation, PATTSY, Lexis/Nexis, and more.
- Problem Solver: Demonstrated ability to work independently, handle confidential information with discretion, and produce consistently accurate work.
- Organized: Exceptional organizational skills with the versatility to adapt and multi-task in a high-pressure environment.
- Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
- Team Player: Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a commitment to professionalism and a strong work ethic.
- Eager Learner: Willingness to embrace new research materials and practice tools.
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