Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP · 4 hours ago
Patent Paralegal
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expProcopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior IP Assistant or Patent Paralegal to join their growing Intellectual Property team. This role involves preparing and prosecuting patent applications, managing patent prosecution matters, and coordinating with foreign counsel, among other responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
Preparing, filing, and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, including provisional, non-provisional, PCT, and national-stage filings
Managing patent prosecution matters from filing through allowance, issuance, and maintenance
Coordinating with foreign counsel on international patent applications and responding to filing and prosecution requirements
Drafting and filing USPTO documents, including responses to Office Actions, Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), amendments, and formalities
Corresponding with clients regarding USPTO and foreign patent office communications, deadlines, and status updates
Managing an active patent prosecution docket and working closely with supervising attorneys and docketing teams to ensure compliance with deadlines
Assisting with post-issuance matters, including maintenance fee payments, patent term adjustments, and portfolio reporting
Supporting due diligence, patent analytics, and portfolio management projects as needed
Tracking and entering time spent on billable projects and assisting with other billable and non-billable tasks as requested
Qualification
Required
4+ years of law firm experience with a focus on patent prosecution
Strong proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel)
Experience using online research tools and IP databases
Preferred
Familiarity with USPTO patent systems such as Patent Center, PAIR, EFS-Web (legacy), and MyUSPTO
Experience with foreign patent filings and coordination with international counsel
Benefits
Significant bonus opportunities for Paralegals and IP Assistants at all experience levels
Company
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Procopio is committed to helping clients reach their full potential while striving always to provide the highest level of client service.
201-500 employees
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