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Foley & Lardner LLP · 3 months ago

Intellectual Property Paralegal

US-Washington DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $105K/yr

3+ years exp

Foley & Lardner LLP is a prominent law firm dedicated to embracing unique perspectives and fostering professional growth. The Intellectual Property (Patent) Paralegal will manage client portfolios, oversee US and foreign patent prosecution filings, and ensure timely communication with clients and foreign associates.

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Responsibilities

Support various intellectual property attorneys to provide excellent service to our clients

Prepare and file, or instruct, on all aspects of US, PCT, and foreign prosecution

Draft formality documents, attend to document legalization (where necessary), comply with priority document requirements

Review and maintain a docket of associated deadlines of assigned clients

Timely report official communications to the client and foreign associates

Consistently achieve 1500 billable hour requirement (including approved non-billable time)

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Patent prosecutionUSPCT applicationsMicrosoft productsAnalytical thinkingOrganizational skillsCustomer service orientationOral communicationWritten communicationTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Minimum of three (3) years' experience in international, PCT, and US patent prosecution required

Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent); college degree and/or a paralegal certificate from a school approved by the ABA is preferred

If residing in California must meet requirements to be a Paralegal as defined by the State of California

Thorough knowledge of patent procedural requirements of USPTO practices required

Company

Foley & Lardner LLP

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Foley & Lardner LLP stands at the nexus of the Energy & Infrastructure, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing Sectors.

Founded in 1842

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.foley.com

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