Recruitify ยท 1 week ago
Patent Paralegal / Senior IP Assistant Patent Prosecution (HYBRID)
Recruitify is a mid-size law firm seeking a Patent Paralegal or Senior IP Assistant to support their patent prosecution team. The role involves managing both U.S. and foreign patent prosecution work, including preparing applications, coordinating with foreign associates, and communicating with attorneys and clients.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and file U.S. and foreign patent applications
Manage patent prosecution matters end to end
Coordinate with foreign associates on international filings
Draft and file Office Action responses, IDS, amendments, and formalities
Communicate with attorneys and clients regarding deadlines and status
Assist with post-issuance matters and portfolio reporting
Track and enter billable time
Qualification
Required
4+ years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm
Experience owning matters from filing through issuance and maintenance
Comfortable billing time
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to support multiple attorneys in a team-oriented environment
Hands-on experience with U.S. Patent Prosecution including provisional and non-provisional filings, Office Action responses, IDS, amendments, and formalities, and USPTO filings through allowance and issuance
Hands-on experience with Foreign Patent Prosecution including PCT filings, national stage entries, direct coordination with foreign counsel, and managing international deadlines
Preferred
Experience with Foundation IP
Experience with USPTO Patent Center
Experience with PAIR / MyUSPTO
Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel
Experience with IP research and docketing systems
Benefits
Billable bonus and performance-based bonus
Company
Recruitify
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Funding
Current Stage
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