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Mueting Raasch Group · 6 months ago

Paralegal - Patent Prosecution

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$33/hr - $41/hr

4+ years exp

Mueting Raasch Group (MRG) is a dynamic intellectual property law firm dedicated to helping innovators protect their ideas through comprehensive patent prosecution. They are seeking a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support attorneys in managing U.S. and international patent filings, ensuring compliance with USPTO rules, and maintaining client patent portfolios.

ConsultingLegalProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Prepare and file U.S. provisional/non-provisional and international patent applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and International Bureau (IB)

Manage multiple client-specific dockets, maintain a personal docket, and ensure all deadlines are tracked and met

Draft and file documents, including Information Disclosure Statements, Office Action responses, Declarations, Assignments, Power of Attorney, and other USPTO communications

Coordinate and manage international patent filings and prosecution with foreign associates

Conduct patent searches and gather prior art references for IDS filings

Maintain client’s patent portfolios, including maintaining records, reviewing files, preparing status reports/updates, and communicating with clients

Regularly correspond independently with clients, inventors, and patent examiners regarding patent prosecution matters

Ensure compliance with USPTO rules, regulations, and firm policies

Extract relevant information from official USPTO, PCT, foreign patent office databases, and related incoming correspondence

Qualification

Patent prosecution knowledgeUSPTO proceduresPCT filing processesDocketing systems proficiencyLegal research toolsParalegal certificationMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

4 years of experience as a patent prosecution paralegal, preferably in a law firm or corporate IP department

Strong knowledge of USPTO procedures, e-filing systems (Patent Center, EFS-Web), and foreign patent filing processes (including PCT filings)

Proficiency in docketing systems such as CPI, Anaqua, or Foundation IP and legal research tools

Exceptional organizational and task prioritization skills, attention to detail, and managing multiple deadlines efficiently while maintaining a high-quality work product

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software, including applications for patent prosecution and time and billing software

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Ability to consistently focus on details in all aspects of work to identify and resolve potential problems

Strong commitment to client service