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Honigman LLP · 1 week ago

Patent Paralegal

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $120K/yr

2+ years exp

Honigman LLP is a premier business law firm with an international practice, known for its exceptional work environment. They are seeking an Intellectual Property Patent Paralegal/Specialist to provide legal support on patent matters, including managing filings, monitoring deadlines, and assisting with the maintenance and protection of patents.

Law Practice

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Brandon Wisdom

Responsibilities

Coordinates domestic and international filings with the USPTO and foreign law offices and/or other foreign entities

Maintains docket system of due dates for actions including responses, renewals, oppositions, Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) requirements and payment of patent annuities in foreign countries

Prepares and files various documents with the USPTO or foreign counsel

Prepares and records assignments

Prepares correspondence to clients

Prepares status summary reports for attorneys and clients

Reviews and takes action on correspondence received from foreign associates

Obtains legalizations and certifications

Researches and compiles information pertaining to national and international patent rights including searches of USPTO records, industry databases and general legal research

Qualification

Patent experienceU.S.Foreign patent workParalegal certificationComputer literacyOrganizational skillsProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTeamwork skillsWork ethic

Required

Two or more years of patent experience required

Knowledge of and familiarity with U.S. and foreign patent work (prosecution, maintenance and renewals)

Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and the ability to work with Innovation, PATTSY, Lexis/Nexis, and other research databases

Must be a problem solver, willing to work and think with independence, handle confidential information with discretion, and accept responsibility for producing work that is consistently complete and accurate

Exceptional organizational skills, highly versatile and adaptable and able to multi-task in a pressured environment

Ability to handle a high volume of work and work through projects with minimal supervision

Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Excellent work ethic and a commitment to professionalism

Willingness to learn and use new research materials and practice tools

Preferred

Bachelors' degree and Paralegal certification preferred

Benefits

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

401K and profit sharing

Bonus program

Generous All Purpose Leave (APL) program that increases with tenure

Well-being programs (e.g., mental health services, medical resources, and more)

Learning and development programs

Employee discounts

Company

Honigman LLP

Honigman LLP is an Am Law 200 full-service, general business law firm with more than 350 attorneys counseling clients on complex issues across the country in Chicago, Michigan (Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing), Washington, D.C.

Founded in 1948

Detroit, MI, US

501-1000 employees

http://www.honigman.com

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