Job Title : Intellectual Property Paralegal
Location : Cary NC REMOTE
Position Type : Full Time
Intellectual Property Paralegal with a focus on patent prosecution.
Our Paralegals work closely with our patent prosecution attorneys to support our growing portfolio of domestic and foreign patents. The ideal candidate will have 38 years of relevant experience with a strong background in both domestic and foreign patent applications.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with all aspects of patent prosecution including preparation and filing of domestic and foreign patent applications formalities responses to preexamination notices and amendments.
- Manage patent docket including monitoring deadlines timely reminders and communicating updates to the appropriate parties.
- Assist with portfolio management including maintaining accurate records and updating client databases.
- Interface with the United States Patent and Trademark office (USPTO) foreign associates and internal and external clients.
- Coordinate with attorneys inventors and clients to gather pertinent information and documents.
- Collaborate with attorneys clients supervisors. and colleagues to analyze problems and develop solutions.
- Maintain current knowledge of patent laws and procedures.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.
- 38 years of experience as an Intellectual Property Paralegal with a focus on patent prosecution.
- Detailoriented with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications.