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Dexian · 1 day ago

Paralegal

Redmond, WA

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$30/hr - $35/hr

2+ years exp

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions. They are seeking a Patent Paralegal to support patent filings and manage various operational tasks related to patent documentation and correspondence.

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Responsibilities

The purpose of this team is Patent Operations - the team focuses on supporting all patent filings for a large enterprise tech company

This role will contribute to various aspects including processing correspondence from patent office including WIPO and EPO, as well as working in the mailroom to sort and open hardcopy mail

Other responsibilities include patent certificates, inventor awards, updating signatures on documents, archiving documents, preparing certificates for storage, and any other impromptu projects related to patents

The role will consist of mostly heads down time actioning on daily work described below

The role will not have many meetings, typically only a few such as the weekly or biweekly team syncs

Daily download and processing of incoming ISR and 202 documents from the EPO Mailbox

Process PCT hardcopy mail and ensure timely routing and documentation

Handle EP registration certificates: process hardcopies, de-docket related events in Anaqua, and determine appropriate archiving or shredding procedures

Verify and download Letters Patents and Registration Certificates; coordinate offsite storage logistics

Manage incoming signature requests: summarize items for signature, route to appropriate signatories, and track completion

Assist with patent award logistics, including tracking, packaging, and shipping of plaques and gear awards

Assist with special projects as assigned by the Patent Operations team, including but not limited to audits, validation checks, and document retrievals

Qualification

Patent OperationsAnaquaMS 365 ProficiencyUSPTO experienceEPO experienceWIPO experienceDocument retrievalTracking skillsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 2+ years' experience with Patent Operations / IP Administration (Experience handling USPTO, EPO, WIPO documents, including ISR/202 processing, PCT mail, and EP certificate workflows)

Minimum 1-2 years' experience with Anaqua or Similar IP Management System (Ability to de docket events, manage official documents, and maintain accurate IP records)

Minimum 2+ years' experience with MS 365 Proficiency, especially intermediate to early advanced excel skills (Strong practical experience using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation, tracking, and reporting)