Perkins Coie · 1 day ago
Senior Patent Prosecution Paralegal
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$92K/yr - $208K/yr
10+ years expPerkins Coie LLP’s nationally recognized Intellectual Property group is seeking a highly motivated Patent Prosecution Paralegal to join their team. The role involves coordinating and supporting all phases of U.S. and international patent prosecution matters, including preparing and filing patent applications and conducting legal research.
Information TechnologyInsuranceIntellectual PropertyLegalReal Estate
Responsibilities
Prepare and file patent and design applications and prosecution documents via the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Center
Prepare and file PCT applications via ePCT and the USPTO Receiving Office
Manage Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), including reviewing prior art, and preparing and filing submissions with the USPTO
Communicate with clients, government agencies/officials, foreign agents, consultants, and other parties regularly to collect and assemble information. Communicate findings to the appropriate parties
Manage a docket and track deadlines on a secondary docket. Monitor and follow up with the appropriate parties on action items and filing deadlines
Manage client portfolios including preparing and maintaining status reports and prior art charts
Maintain current knowledge of U.S. and PCT rules as they relate to the Patent Prosecution practice
Assist with client transfers including review of the chain of title, submission of Revocation and Substitute Power of Attorney documents to the USPTO, and preparation and review of electronic file history
Qualification
Required
Experience and understanding of all aspects of U.S., Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), and foreign patent prosecution case support including preparing and filing patent applications and prosecution documents via the electronic filing systems
Data collection and review, and utilizing document/information management databases
Ability to conduct legal research and complex factual investigations
Prepare and file patent and design applications and prosecution documents via the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Center
Prepare and file PCT applications via ePCT and the USPTO Receiving Office
Manage Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), including reviewing prior art, and preparing and filing submissions with the USPTO
Communicate with clients, government agencies/officials, foreign agents, consultants, and other parties regularly to collect and assemble information
Manage a docket and track deadlines on a secondary docket
Manage client portfolios including preparing and maintaining status reports and prior art charts
Maintain current knowledge of U.S. and PCT rules as they relate to the Patent Prosecution practice
Assist with client transfers including review of the chain of title, submission of Revocation and Substitute Power of Attorney documents to the USPTO, and preparation and review of electronic file history
Thorough knowledge of all phases of U.S. and PCT patent prosecution processes, procedures, databases, and filing systems
Familiarity with international procedures, corresponding with foreign associates, and managing foreign deadlines
Possession of superb organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to establish effective working relationships with the firm's lawyers and business professionals, clients, and other professionals
Ability to handle multiple assignments, ability to work well under pressure, and the flexibility to assist the team in meeting client demands on accelerated schedules
Possession of basic computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, and Outlook
10+ years of recent experience working as a patent prosecution secretary or paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department or equivalent is required
Preferred
A paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree is a strong plus
Benefits
Great health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid sabbaticals
Annual discretionary bonus
401(k) plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually
Personal medical and parental leave
Up to 10 paid holidays
Family care benefits
Company
Perkins Coie
Perkins Coie is a law firm that specializes on corporate law, litigation, and real estate law.
1001-5000 employees
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