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LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a nationally based law firm in search of an Intellectual Property Paralegal with 3+ years’ experience. The position will support the local Intellectual Property Practice Group. This nationally recognized law firm offers exceptional benefits and collaborative culture.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare, format and file domestic, patent and trademark applications and related prosecution documents (including Assignments, Declarations, Powers of Attorney, IDS’s, Responses to Office Actions and, Issue Fee Transmittals, Terminal Disclaimers
Preparing USPTO forms, performing searches for and gathering foreign references and non-patent literature documents
Coordinate Patent and Trademark filings outside the U. S.
Review and process incoming correspondence from outside counsel, foreign associates, USPTO and WIPO
Monitor prosecution of non-U. S. patent applications and identify prior art for citation in the counterpart U. S. patent application
Prepare prior art identification and citation (including the preparation of information disclosure statements
Track and perfect chain of title in U. S. Patents and Trademarks
Prepare status reports for individual client portfolios
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of IP rules and procedures
Obtain authentication documents (i.e., certified copies) as necessary for filing
Arrange necessary translations
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years’ IP Experience
Detail-oriented and organized
Efficiently prioritizes their work
Knows when to be self-directed and when to ask for direction
Works both independently and as part of a team
Dependable and reliable
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal
Maintains effective communication with colleagues
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Pay Based on Experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal and Research
Industries
Legal Services
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