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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Watertown, Massachusetts
Skills
Annuitiesunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Docketing Systemunmatched
Follow Throughunmatched
Intellectual Property (IP)unmatched
International Lawunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Legalunmatched
LexisNexisunmatched
Mail Processingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Paralegalunmatched
Patentsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Status Reportsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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