Intellectual Property Paralegal

Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks an experienced patent paralegal to support the Chicago Office.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage client patent portfolios, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review documents for patent prosecution and filings
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and support staff to maintain intellectual property portfolios
• Interface with USPTO, foreign patent offices, and outside counsel as necessary
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding patent inquiries
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate
• 3+ years' experience as a patent paralegal
• Strong understanding of patent laws, regulations, and procedures
• Proficiency in USPTO electronic filing systems
• Comprehensive understanding of patent law and USPTO filing procedures
• Strong client service orientation and exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with trademarks a plus
  
  
  

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.

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