Atrium · 4 hours ago
Patent Paralegal
Atrium is a well-established law firm with a sophisticated intellectual property practice supporting domestic and international clients. The Senior Patent Paralegal will support a busy intellectual property practice with a strong emphasis on international patent prosecution, managing global patent portfolios and serving as a trusted resource to attorneys and clients.
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Responsibilities
Prepare, file, and manage U.S. and international patent applications, including PCT and national phase filings
Coordinate directly with foreign associates and international counsel across multiple jurisdictions
Manage the patent prosecution lifecycle from filing through issuance and maintenance
Track and maintain critical deadlines using patent docketing systems
Mentor junior paralegals and contribute to process improvements within the IP team
Qualification
Required
5–7+ years of patent prosecution experience, with senior-level responsibilities
Hands-on experience with international patent filings, including PCT and foreign national stage matters
Strong working knowledge of USPTO and international patent office procedures
Experience using patent docketing systems (CPI, Anaqua, FoundationIP, PATTSY, or similar)
Preferred
Paralegal certificate or degree in Legal Studies