Location Boston
Title: Paralegal (Patent Prosecution)
Type: Permanent
Compensation: $130 -150K base Salary (Based on Experience)
Leading Intellectual Property Law Firm in Boston’s Financial District seeks a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to Join a fast pasted team. This professional will need to have U. S. and Foreign Patent Prosecution experience. This professional will be working on the top patent attorneys team and will need to be able to manage a large workflow and have strong attention to detail. 4 Plus years’ experience in Patent Prosecution is a MUST
Patent Prosecution Paralegal
Responsibilities
- Conduct clearance searches using online databases, and review and analyze cited references for potential conflicts.
- Preparing patent applications for filing with the US Patent and Trademark Office
- Evaluating the underlying technology of inventions
- Opinion writing, client counseling
- Litigation support
- Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
- Prepare and file trademark applications, amendments, statements of use, assignments, renewal applications, and other trademark-related documents with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign trademark offices.
- Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on trademark docket, including ensuring that all trademark-related deadlines are accurately recorded and monitored ensuring due dates and deadlines are met.
- Provide support in litigation and enforcement matters, including preparing exhibits and discovery materials, and conducting research as needed.
- Providing technical assistance on projects.
- Account for all hours worked daily by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.
- Correspond with clients to report on the status of active matters and to respond to client inquiries.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
- 4+ years’ experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge.
- Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
- Ability to meet the firm’s billing requirement
- Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or send your resume to [email protected]. No C2C apply
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