Interview format: Two rounds (30 to 45 minutes)
Working model: Hybrid (three days on-site, two days remote) - Must be local candidate needed
Working days: Monday through Friday
Working hours: Standard eight hour shift
Patent Paralegal
The Patent Paralegal will provide a high level of administrative support in all facets of US Patent Law to three or more patent attorneys in the Company Legal Department. Ideal candidate must possess advanced knowledge of Patent and Trademark (PTO) rules and procedures. Candidate must be proficient at navigating EFS, PAIR and EPAS. Strong knowledge of and ability to keep abreast of 37 C.F.R. rules and MPEP rules are essential.
Responsibilities:
Preparing and filing US Patent correspondence, transmittal documents, and formality documents (Declarations and Assignments).
Correspond with Foreign Associates and Outside Counsel relating to all Patent Prosecution matters.
Generate weekly docket reports and coordinate with attorneys, colleagues, Foreign Associates and Outside Counsel to ensure all deadlines are met.
Prepare and manage Information Disclosure statements, including the ability to comprehensively review art cited across large patent family/portfolios.
Create, organize and maintain US and foreign patent files (paper and electronic).
Job Requirements:
A minimum of 5-7 experience in patent prosecution work required.
High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Required technical capabilities in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Professional as well as basic knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience using the USPTO electronic filing system as well as a patent docketing system (IP manager, CPI, CPA, Anaqua etc.) is required.
Experience with First to File, Google Suites and Lecorpio (IDS), iManage is extremely beneficial.
Strong skills in the following areas:
Organization, attention to detail, and analytical abilities
Effective written and verbal communications to include clarity and tact
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, efficiently, and collaboratively in accordance with deadlines.
Proactive, self-disciplined and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Contribute to the general needs of the Patent and Legal groups. Some examples include providing back-up assistance to peers, and participating on special projects and/or other activities as requested.