Senior Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and file patent and design applications and prosecution documents via the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Center.
• Prepare and file PCT applications via ePCT and the USPTO Receiving Office.
• Manage Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), including reviewing prior art, and preparing and filing submissions with the USPTO.
• Manage a docket and track deadlines on a secondary docket. Monitor and follow up with the appropriate parties on action items and filing deadlines.
• Manage client portfolios including preparing and maintaining status reports and prior art charts.
• Maintain current knowledge of U.S. and PCT rules as they relate to the Patent Prosecution practice.
• Assist with client transfers including review of the chain of title, submission of Revocation and Substitute Power of Attorney documents to the USPTO, and preparation and review of electronic file history.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

• Thorough knowledge of all phases of U.S. and PCT patent prosecution processes, procedures, databases, and filing systems.
• Familiarity with international procedures, corresponding with foreign associates, and managing foreign deadlines.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with the firm’s lawyers and business professionals, clients, and other professionals.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, ability to work well under pressure, and the flexibility to assist the team in meeting client demands on accelerated schedules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of recent experience working as a patent prosecution secretary or paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department or equivalent is required.
• A paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree is a strong plus.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found .

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records that reside in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco counties will be considered for employment in accordance with the applicable Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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