Patent Paralegal

Patent Paralegal

Our client is seeking a contractor for a Patent Paralegal role. This position is required to be 2 days / week in person at the San Francisco, CA office. As a member of the IP Operations team, you will report to the Principal Patent Paralegal and help establish and protect our rights to our innovations. You will coordinate U.S. and foreign filing and prosecution, collaborating with a large team including in-house attorneys, agents, and patent paralegals, as well as outside counsel. You must be comfortable with multi-tasking and prioritization in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness. You must excel at obtaining and effectively communicating information related to pending patent applications and matters of U.S. and foreign patent law.

Responsibilities :

• Research, prepare, and draft complex legal documents for international patent filings and prosecution
• Prepare aesthetic and accurate U.S. applications and PCT applications and documents using ePCT. File PCT and U.S. applications electronically through Patent Center
• Work with internal attorneys, agents, and international law firms utilizing knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent rules and requirements to respond to office actions, complete formalities, and provide all materials and support. Monitor and ensure all deadlines are met
• Respond to questions regarding third-party and company patents from internal and external customers
• Research and provide accurate responses regarding patent terms, relevant dates, priority applications, ownership, and other pertinent information by researching appropriate resources, including internal databases, attorney reports, and external specialized patent resources such as Patent Center, Espacenet, Patentscope, and world-wide patent offices
• Ensure compliance with patent handling procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate manager

Qualifications :

Compensation : $45.00 - $62.07 per hour

ID# : 1331224

Salary : $45 - $62